Fernandina Beach, Nassau County

SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL

1998 S FLETCHER AVE, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
2 High Priority
Mar 10, 2026
City
Fernandina Beach
County
Nassau
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

09-01-4

Detail 24429420

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed server handled parsley and lemon slice bare handed while ganishing plate for customer.

03A-02-5

Detail 24429425

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On table at end of cook line, cut cabbage (48F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding). Products are in metal pans in ice bath but ice is only touching bottom of pans. Operator stated products are used within a few hours so inspector talked to operator about keeping on time as a public health control. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

24-08-4

Detail 24429424

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple metal pans on clean dish rack stacked before proper air drying.

36-73-4

Detail 24429418

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 24429419

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of prep oven has food debris build up. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24429422

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris. Also, hood filters above cook line soiled with grease build up. Also, fan cover in stand up reach in cooler with cut melon and in stand up reach in cooler with raw fish soiled with dust build up. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24429421

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of raw chicken reach in cooler on cook line soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

29-17-4

Detail 24429423

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Soda gun holster at bar missing drain line.

Aug 6, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 15

12A-05-4

Detail 23934506

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drinking from cup and touching glasses on face and then back to handling food prep without washing hands. Employee wash hands Corrected On-Site

35A-02-7

Detail 23934500

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 live flying insect in kitchen

03A-02-5

Detail 23934499

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac and cheese (53F - Cold Holding), stored in make table bottle reach in cooler drawer. Stored from over night but drawer not closing properly after employee going in and out for prep today. Move items to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

02A-01-5

Detail 23934510

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator ha no oyster advisory sign. Provided sign and operator posted Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23934501

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Exterior make table reach in cooler door handle with food residue

14-09-4

Detail 23934507

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table cutting board on cook line

12B-07-4

Detail 23934509

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees drink cup on prep table. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23934503

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint

14-11-5

Detail 23934502

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler with torn gasket

36-73-4

Detail 23934497

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors behind reach soiled behind cooking equipment on cook line Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23934498

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickle bucket in outside walk in cooler stored on floor

22-08-4

Detail 23934511

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior microwave at salad station with food debris build up

23-03-4

Detail 23934505

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of foyer with grease build up

22-16-4

Detail 23934508

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior reach in cooler of raw fish area soiled

29-49-6

Detail 23934504

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At salad station reach in cooler and wait station reach in cooler

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 23592583

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored on top of case of liquid pasteurized eggs. In reach in cooler near cook line, raw shrimp and fish stored over ready to eat crab dip. In reach in cooler on cook line, raw-ready to eat tuna stored over coleslaw. All Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-24-5

Detail 23592581

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, container of bourbon cream prepared eleven (11) days prior. Cream discarded.

22-02-4

Detail 23592585

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on cook line. Interior of conveyor oven on cook line.

36-73-4

Detail 23592582

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine. Repeat Violation

14-47-4

Detail 23592584

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Multiple shelves below prep tables are rusted. Repeat Violation

Oct 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 19

01B-01-4

Detail 23108674

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In outside food storage, two cans of coconut milk are dented/rusted.

12A-10-4

Detail 23108679

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server in pass through area touched hair and face then immediately handled plated food without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 23108683

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on cook line, raw fish stored over ready to eat crab dip. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23108678

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler drawer on cook line, blanched broccoli stored over night 51F. Broccoli discarded.

03A-02-5

Detail 23108671

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler drawer on cook line, blanched broccoli stored over night 51F. Broccoli discarded.

41-10-4

Detail 23108675

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple chemical containers stored on prep table in kitchen next to ketchup and clean silverware. Fly spray stored next to single use plastic cups on shelf inside bar area. Chemicals moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 23108670

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at both faucets near dish machine in kitchen. Missing on outside faucet near outdoor dining area. Missing on outside faucet near exit door by outside walk in cooler.

53A-03-7

Detail 23108673

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One certified manager (Paul Buskey) expired 05/30/2024.

53B-05-5

Detail 23108681

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All food handler certificates are expired. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23108685

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License shown expired 6/01/2024. Manager printed and posted new license. Corrected On-Site

12B-12-5

Detail 23108684

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Dishwasher drinking from open container. Drink discarded. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23108669

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on prep table near ketchup and clean silverware in kitchen. Phone moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23108676

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.

36-73-4

Detail 23108677

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine in kitchen. Floor in outside dry storage area. Floor in outside walk in cooler. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen.

14-69-4

Detail 23108687

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White chest freezer on cook line.

14-47-4

Detail 23108680

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Multiple shelves in cooler, storage areas, and below prep tables are rusted.

33-16-4

Detail 23108672

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment. Lid closed. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 23108686

Basic - Unsealed concrete/wood floor/ceiling in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Concrete floor in outside tiki food storage. Wood floor and ceiling in outside food storage.

02D-01-5

Detail 23108682

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White flour container in outside dry food storage area.

Mar 20, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

01C-10-4

Detail 22736402

Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. OYSTERS

12B-07-4

Detail 22736400

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over clean plates, moved Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 22736401

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Chill sticks stored on floor of walk in freezer. Moved Corrected On-Site

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 22670400

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda station nozzles. Soda gun bar area

41-17-4

Detail 22670401

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle, labeled Corrected On-Site

29-17-4

Detail 22670399

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-20-5

Detail 22375829

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shelled eggs over liquid eggs in walk in cooler, moved Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 22375830

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. One near back door One under dishwasher

10-17-4

Detail 22375831

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between cooler and prep table, Moved Corrected On-Site

01C-11-4

Detail 22375827

Basic - Label for original container of raw shucked clams/mussels/oysters not maintained on premises until last of product served. 2 labels not with oysters still in walk in. Cooler. Manager states shucking at this time and placed with trays that it belongs to Corrective Action Taken

29-17-4

Detail 22375828

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.

Jan 19, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

29-34-4

Detail 21711832

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Multiple hose bibs Back door Near bar area

36-34-5

Detail 21711831

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler inside kitchen Fan covers walk in near back door

24-07-4

Detail 21711834

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Wood covers for fryers stored on floor,moved to store correctly Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21711833

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink over salad prep area, moved Corrected On-Site

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

31A-11-4

Detail 21294856

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand sink, moved Corrected On-Site

14-16-4

Detail 21294859

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Ice bucket cracked, removed from service Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21294857

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow substance inside, labeled Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21294858

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Secured Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21294855

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in coolers Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21294854

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee Drink on cooler discarded Corrected On-Site

Mar 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

41-10-4

Detail 20930836

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle over triple sink but sprayer facing cooler, moved Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20930839

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Labeled Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20930835

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in seasoning, moved Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20930838

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler outside

12B-07-4

Detail 20930834

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal Gallon on water over cooler Open cup of water over cooler. Moved Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20930837

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack over cooler, and cell phone moved Corrected On-Site

Dec 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

23-24-4

Detail 20726735

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Clear curtains in walk in coolers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-15: Being replaced Time Extended

38-04-4

Detail 20726736

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-15: Time Extended

Oct 25, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 12

29-34-4

Detail 20613752

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside on side of building where ice machine for tiki is located Warning

51-16-7

Detail 20613753

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Second floor of this establishment will be licensed as separate restaurant, plans for the first floor only Warning

23-24-4

Detail 20613756

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Clear curtains in walk in coolers Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20613755

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on calamari cooler near back door Warning

36-22-4

Detail 20613746

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water pooling on floor Near ice machine Warning

14-38-4

Detail 20613751

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. For rice clear pan cracked Clear Lid for bread cracked . Manager changed pan Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 20613748

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer outside with fries storage Warning

10-12-5

Detail 20613750

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored in ice machine, moved Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-02-4

Detail 20613747

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Fly trap container stored over cooler in kitchen, moved to non-food contact area Warning

29-49-6

Detail 20613749

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Walk in cooler outside back door with water pooling on floor Warning

38-04-4

Detail 20613754

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer Warning

36-34-5

Detail 20613757

Basic - vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in coolers Warning