FERNANDINA BEACH, Nassau County

BANTAM AND BIDDY

4800 FIRST COAST HWY STE 470, FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034

FoodSeating
Latest violations
14
4 High Priority
May 21, 2026
City
FERNANDINA BEACH
County
Nassau
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

May 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 14

35A-02-7

Detail 24588198

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insects in kitchen near three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 24588205

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In flip top reach in cooler next to fryers on cook line, raw chicken stored in top of cooler directly over raw shrimp in bottom of cooler. Operator put pan under raw chicken to add barrier between chicken and shrimp. Corrected On-Site

01B-24-5

Detail 24588196

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In reach in cooler at end of cook line across from oven, container of gluten free pancake mix made 5/12 expired 5/18. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-14-4

Detail 24588206

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler, one cracked raw shelled egg stored in tray.

31B-02-4

Detail 24588208

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink in prep area. Operator refilled paper towels. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24588199

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach in cooler on cook line, container of noodles cooked day prior not date marked. Also, in reach in cooler at front counter, container of milk and heavy cream opened yesterday morning not date marked. Operator added labels to all items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 24588207

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior deflector plate of ice machine soiled with debris.

14-01-5

Detail 24588200

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At end of cook line, to go ramekin used as scoop in pan of sugar. Operator removed ramekin. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24588209

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

36-73-4

Detail 24588197

Basic - Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor on cook line under cooking equipment and reach in coolers soiled with grease and food debris. Also, floor under three compartment sink and dish machine soiled with black residue. Also, ceiling tiles over pass through window on cook line soiled with dust build up. Also, ceiling vent in first bathroom soiled with dust build up. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24588201

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris/mold-like substance. Also, fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled with dust. Also, top of cooler under grill on cook line soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24588204

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interiors of reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food debris.

14-12-4

Detail 24588202

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Cutting boards on cook line melted/stained. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 24588203

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On bottom shelf in prep area, container of sugar not labeled. Employee added label to container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 12

01B-01-4

Detail 24080690

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 Dented Can of whole peeled tomatoes found on shelf with damaged seal in prep area. Manager segregated the item

12A-07-5

Detail 24080680

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee on cook line handled soiled dishes then changed gloves and began working with food no hand wash step. Employee handled cell phone then placed on gloves to work with food no hand wash. Discussed with operator. Corrective Action Taken

09-01-4

Detail 24080684

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. Employee cook line handled ready to eat bread for toast with bare hands. Discussed with operator. Corrective Action Taken

35A-02-7

Detail 24080688

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insects found in prep area on cutting boards

01B-24-5

Detail 24080687

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Corn in reach in cooler at end of front line was date marked 09/21/2025. Manager disposed of corn. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 24080685

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in prep area soiled Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 24080683

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line had excess food debris in it.manager cleaned the sink. Hand wash sink at frontline counter had pieces of plastic in it. Manager cleaned the sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 24080681

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Brunswick stew In walk in cooler not date marked. Manager placed a date make of 9.28.25. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 24080691

Basic - Floor, walls and or ceilings has accumulation of debris. All floors in kitchen area where soiled, Multiple ceiling vents in kitchen area are soiled Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24080686

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach in cooler door gaskets soiled on cook line. Hood suppression system with grease build up

14-12-4

Detail 24080682

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Cutting board on fryer cook line melted

02D-01-5

Detail 24080689

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Chai Tea on front line not labeled,manager labeled. Corrected On-Site

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 5Basic: 9Total: 20

08A-05-6

Detail 23522044

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler next to fryers, raw chicken stored over cooked chicken wings. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-24-5

Detail 23522030

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 cooked pepper sauce prepared sixteen (16) days prior. Sauce discarded.

01B-02-5

Detail 23522032

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warmer on cook line, two (2) pieces of chicken 118F. Time in which chicken was placed in warmer cannot be determined. Chicken discarded. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23522036

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler across from fryers, cheese, blue cheese, cut tomatoes, eggs, ranch dressing 48F. Flip top cooler lid opened during late lunch rush. Lid closed to cool items. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23522043

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warmer on cook line, two (2) pieces of chicken 118F. Time in which chicken was placed in warmer cannot be determined. Chicken discarded. See stop sale.

29-34-4

Detail 23522047

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where red hose is attached. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 23522041

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of both "turbo" ovens.

31A-11-4

Detail 23522049

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink near dish area has container stored inside. Container removed. Corrected On-Site

16-62-1

Detail 23522037

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No device available. Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 23522038

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for cook working today.

41-17-4

Detail 23522042

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue chemical cleaner stored at front counter. Bottle labeled. Corrected On-Site

32-05-4

Detail 23522039

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Bathroom to back of establishment.

14-01-5

Detail 23522033

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Paper bowl used as scoop for pasta in reach in cooler. Bowl discarded. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23522040

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both white cutting boards on cook line.

13-03-4

Detail 23522035

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook working on cook line. Cook placed on hat. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23522048

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor in mop sink room. Floor under ice machine near bar. Ceiling vents in kitchen.

33-19-4

Detail 23522031

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster pad behind establishment.

33-11-4

Detail 23522034

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster behind establishment. Repeat Violation

36-64-5

Detail 23522046

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor down hallway in back of restaurant near restrooms.

29-49-6

Detail 23522045

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at bar.

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 13

08A-05-6

Detail 23124176

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat fruit. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 23124182

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where red hose is attached.

02C-03-5

Detail 23124185

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened container of milk stored in reach in cooler at front counter. Milk dated. Corrected On-Site

16-62-1

Detail 23124177

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No device could be provided.

31B-06-4

Detail 23124181

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand washing sink near manager office - soap not dispensing.

24-05-4

Detail 23124174

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket on top of ice machine in pass through area. Bucket inverted. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23124183

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area. Manager began separating items. Corrective Action Taken

10-01-5

Detail 23124184

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in contact with breading on cook line. Scoop removed. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 23124179

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster outside of establishment.

23-03-4

Detail 23124173

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around soda nozzles for drink machine in dining area.

33-16-4

Detail 23124175

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment.

33-31-5

Detail 23124178

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Employee bike stored across from mop sink inside establishment.

14-12-4

Detail 23124180

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. On storage shelf near dish machine, red handled spatula is melted.

Jan 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

50-17-3

Detail 22556646

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-23 Repeat Violation

01B-24-5

Detail 22556641

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Potato salad 39f chicken salad 40f Dated 12-31 til 1-7.

11-27-4

Detail 22556639

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

31A-11-4

Detail 22556645

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink on end of cook line

12B-07-4

Detail 22556640

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal yeti container stored on prep area on line. 2 drinks in walk in cooler on shelf over cooked chicken pan. All drinks moved to store correctly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22556643

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice on reach in freezer on line.

10-12-5

Detail 22556642

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in soiled holder, employee cleaned Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22556644

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Larger container with white substance inside on end of cook line near grill, manager states it's flour

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

50-17-3

Detail 22183172

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6-1-23 Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22183170

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs stored on prep table near fryer 69f

02C-03-5

Detail 22183173

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walk in cooler. Dated Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 22183174

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

24-18-4

Detail 22183171

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Stirrer spoons upfront

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 8

01B-24-5

Detail 21681975

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chicken salad expired 1-6-22

02C-03-5

Detail 21681968

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk

22-02-4

Detail 21681969

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of ice machine

31A-11-4

Detail 21681971

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Green and metal scum pads stored in handsink, moved Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 21681972

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee over 60days

16-43-4

Detail 21681970

Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use Unable to test high temperature machine, no batteries in thermometer and digital read incorrect

12B-07-4

Detail 21681974

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on prep table where potatoes are cut, discarded Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21681973

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in back prep area. Provided Corrected On-Site

Sep 16, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 13, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

50-17-2

Detail 21188117

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 21188112

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chicken salad dated 7/3 Veggie burgers dated 6/24 Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21188118

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White lime scale built up Soda gun Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21188111

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink in kitchen near dish washer, provided Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21188114

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cashier upfront scooped ice from ice machine with metal cup Warning

14-71-4

Detail 21188110

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Pipe in walk in cooler unit, Box of clear wrap taped with duct tape Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21188115

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone upfront on cutting board, moved Corrected On-Site Warning

13-07-4

Detail 21188113

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One cook wearing bracelets , watch removed Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 21188109

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Large orange and white foam cup in reach in freezer on line Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21188116

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

Jan 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

12A-25-4

Detail 20797781

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook on line fixed hair, and went back to line to plate food, advised employee, hands washed Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20797779

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cups and stirring Items stored in hands is upfront, moved. Personal drink stored in handsink near dish washer

02C-02-5

Detail 20797778

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken salad mix in reach in cooler no date marking and no other container pulled from

22-20-5

Detail 20797780

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Metal detector needs cleaning

36-34-5

Detail 20797777

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler fans

12B-07-4

Detail 20797784

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open clear cup on prep line cooler up front.

13-07-4

Detail 20797783

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Both cooks on line wearing beaded bracelets

10-12-5

Detail 20797782

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Inside soiled blue holder

Aug 6, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

50-17-2

Detail 20409588

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired June 1 2021 Conformation 216003386 Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20409581

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun, employee cleaned Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 20409586

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink on line with drink and cloths stored on hand sink, moved Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20409580

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled Clear spray bottle with yellow substance inside, manager not sure what it is

22-20-5

Detail 20409579

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Right corner of metal detector inside ice machine, employee cleaned Corrective Action Taken

23-24-4

Detail 20409585

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. White growth Growing on shelf in walk in cooler

24-07-4

Detail 20409583

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Lids for fryers on floor near Handsink in kitchen, moved Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20409584

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on prep area where chicken wings were being cleaned. Moved Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 20409587

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook on line with multiple bracelets, removed Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 20409578

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

36-34-5

Detail 20409582

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