Fernandina Beach, Nassau County

THE BOAT HOUSE

30 S 2 ST, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
1 High Priority
May 18, 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.

May 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 24582117

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 56f on ice, moved to cool down Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24582114

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

14-01-5

Detail 24582121

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

12B-07-4

Detail 24582118

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal pink cup stored in shelf in back, moved Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 24582115

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Water and bracelet, removed Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 24582119

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on shelf, moved Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24582116

Basic - Stored food not covered. Nacho shrimp in walk in cooler un covered

02D-01-5

Detail 24582120

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Larger containers, with white substances, manager states its flour, breading and sugar

Apr 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 25, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 15

22-02-4

Detail 24401338

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

31A-11-4

Detail 24401348

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Pour spots in hand was sink in outide bar area. Manager removed items. Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 24401351

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers blackened Ahi Tuna chef stated served medium rare, no notation on menu. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24401341

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with green chemical in it in dry storage area. Manager labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site

21-05-5

Detail 24401342

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed dry wiping clothes in container with chicken breading. Manager took out towels. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 24401352

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drinks in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee segregated the drinks. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24401346

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee Bluetooth speaker on food prep table manager relocated speaker Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24401339

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food and bagged ice stored on floor of walk in freezer.

33-23-4

Detail 24401344

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle on ground behind dumpster.

10-17-4

Detail 24401347

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between equipment on cook line, manager relocated the knife Observed knife stored on surface with old food debris on food prep table on cook line. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 24401340

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in flour mix in dry storage area, manager removed handle from flour. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 24401343

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwave interiors soiled with old food debris.

33-16-4

Detail 24401345

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Manager closed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 24401349

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed latex gloves on floor in walk in freezer.

02D-01-5

Detail 24401350

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of blackened seasoning in prep area not labeled. Manager labeled it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 16

08A-05-6

Detail 23724793

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, tray of raw fish stored on top of packages of whipped cream. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-03-5

Detail 23724792

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk in cooler, two (2) containers of thawed sealed grouper and one (1) container of thawed sealed mahi are still in sealed packages. Fish discarded. See stop sale.

41-10-4

Detail 23724787

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In back dry storage area, cans of butane stored with single use items. Butane moved and stored correctly. In front bar, soap and stainless steel cleaner stored on shelf with single use items. Chemicals moved and stored correctly. . Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 23724796

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Breaker missing at end of splitter on mop sink faucet where no hose is attached. Breaker missing on outside faucet behind walk in cooler where no hose is attached. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 23724791

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards on cook line are stained/soiled. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 23724798

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in back prep area is blocked by trash can. Can moved. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23724788

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in back prep area has wire whisk stored. Hand washing sink on cook line used to fill container with water.

31B-02-4

Detail 23724795

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at bar. Towels provided. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 23724800

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk in cooler, two (2) containers of thawed sealed grouper and one (1) container of thawed sealed mahi are still in sealed packages. Fish discarded. See stop sale.

33-23-4

Detail 23724789

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle behind establishment is on dirt/grass. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 23724790

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops for bulk flour.

10-07-4

Detail 23724797

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of clean utensils on cook line in water 71F. Water removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23724785

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent filters on ice machine in kitchen.

33-16-4

Detail 23724799

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

36-02-5

Detail 23724786

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in kitchen area is peeling. Floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23724794

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour and sugar are not labeled. Containers labeled. Corrected On-Site

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 12

12A-13-4

Detail 23465320

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee in kitchen handled personal cell phone, picked trash off floor in kitchen and immediately handled clean lids on steam table in kitchen without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrective Action Taken

12A-17-4

Detail 23465317

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee in kitchen washed hands without soap, washed hands for approximately three (3) seconds, and did not dry hands completely. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 23465310

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 whipped cream. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 23465312

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet behind walk in cooler where no hose is attached.

22-02-4

Detail 23465318

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards on cook line stained/soiled. Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 23465316

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door does not self close. Manager states repair is in progress. Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 23465311

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on shelf in dry food storage. Employee water bottle on prep table on cook line. Both bottles moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-23-4

Detail 23465321

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle on dirt/grass.

14-69-4

Detail 23465319

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

14-47-4

Detail 23465315

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf below prep table where steam well sits on cook line is rusted. Shelves in walk in cooler are rusted.

33-16-4

Detail 23465313

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

36-02-5

Detail 23465314

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler floor.

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 22747977

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

31A-11-4

Detail 22747976

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to thaw crawfish, moved to prep sink to thaw under running water Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22747980

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22747979

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

40-06-5

Detail 22747978

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack and sweater on back dry storage

14-69-4

Detail 22747981

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach 8n freeze in line with ice build up

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

14-01-5

Detail 22381496

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small cup in salt and pepper with out handle. Removed Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22381495

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear containers stacked wet in back dish area

31B-04-4

Detail 22381498

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Needed at all sinks. Printed and posted Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 22381497

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

29-49-6

Detail 22381500

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small cooler

02D-01-5

Detail 22381499

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large white containers with white substances Per manager sugar and flour

May 9, 2023

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

02C-03-5

Detail 21807886

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. 2 Milks open

11-26-1

Detail 21807885

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

36-34-5

Detail 21807888

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

06-09-1

Detail 21807889

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Grouper thawing sealed

12B-07-4

Detail 21807887

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on prep areas

Sep 23, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

22-49-4

Detail 21383415

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm, primed 100pm Corrected On-Site

50-17-2

Detail 21383421

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license expired. Expired 6-1-22. Paid at time of inspection Corrected On-Site

01B-24-5

Detail 21383416

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pine-apple salsa 9-12 Garlic butter 9-14 In walk in still in use after 7 days

03A-02-5

Detail 21383418

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmon 57f shrimp 50f chicken 47f cooked vegetables 50f placed in ice Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 21383420

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

10-07-4

Detail 21383414

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 75f, water removed Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21383417

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back handsink, manager placed on sign Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21383419

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Calamari in standing water, placed under running water Corrected On-Site

Mar 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03D-02-5

Detail 20953311

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Collard greens in walk in cooler 47-53 dated cooked 3-22 it's 5:40pm on 3-23 Warning

22-41-4

Detail 20953306

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 20953308

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Corn pudding, (dairy sauce) made on site dated 3-14 Collard greens in walk in cooler 47-53 Warning

05-03-4

Detail 20953307

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Probe thermometer starts at 50 instead of 0 Warning

01C-06-5

Detail 20953313

Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Tags for mussels not stored with batch in use for service Warning

24-26-4

Detail 20953312

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Covers for cooler stored on floor in kitchen, moved Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20953316

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open personal water cup on cook line, moved Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 20953310

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of fries stored on floor of walk in freezer, moved Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 20953314

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door, moved Corrected On-Site Warning

10-07-4

Detail 20953315

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in 76 water Warning

06-01-5

Detail 20953309

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Calamari In standing water, placed under water Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

01C-03-4

Detail 20815179

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Needs date marking Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-26: Program in place Time Extended

01C-10-4

Detail 20815178

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Tags stored in a bag, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-26: Program in place Time Extended

01C-02-4

Detail 20815180

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Mussels and oysters tags. Not kept 90 days Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-26: Program in place Time Extended

Nov 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 6Basic: 1Total: 7

01C-03-4

Detail 20633069

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Needs date marking Warning

01C-10-4

Detail 20633074

Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Tags stored in a bag, Warning

01C-02-4

Detail 20633072

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Mussels and oysters tags. Not kept 90 days Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20633068

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled pan with water at Handsink. Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 20633071

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poke bowl Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20633070

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noddles from Sunday not date marked, on Tuesday Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20633073

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal Mountain Dew on prep area, discarded Corrected On-Site Warning