Fernandina Beach, Nassau County

MASON'S FAMOUS LOBSTER ROLLS AMELIA ISLAND

708 CENTRE ST, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Apr 3, 2026
City
Fernandina Beach
County
Nassau
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
4

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.

Apr 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-10-4

Detail 24490445

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On prep table in dish room, spray bottle of disinfectant cleaner stored between single service gloves and plastic wrap. Person in charge moved and stored properly. Also, on bottom shelf of table in hallway, spray bottle of disinfectant spray stored next to open box of craisins. Person in charge moved and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24490446

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezers in hallway and front counter soiled/black stains. Also, exterior of ice chute on soda machine in lobby soiled.

25-05-4

Detail 24490447

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At front counter single service food trays stored under handwash sink paper towel dispenser. Person in charge moved trays. Also, in pan on top of flip top reach in cooler at front counter to go lids not inverted. Person in charge flipped over lids. Also, in office/dry storage box of paper to go bags stored on floor. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 23323244

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at front counter, macaroni/cheese 48F. Macaroni/cheese placed into reach in cooler approximately 45 minutes prior - product was overfilled. Top part of product removed, placed into pan, and placed into reach in cooler to cool. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 23323241

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, melted butter 96F. Person in Charge states butter is held on time, but does not have a written procedure and product was not time marked. Employee time marked item correctly. Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 23323242

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for DDBSA/Lactic Acid used in sanitizer buckets.

03F-10-5

Detail 23323243

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. At front counter, melted butter 96F. Person in Charge states butter is held on time, but does not have a written procedure and product was not time marked. Employee time marked item correctly. Inspector emailed Time Control Paperwork. Corrective Action Taken

53B-13-5

Detail 23323239

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 one employee working today.

24-05-4

Detail 23323240

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

13-03-4

Detail 23323237

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employee working today.

35B-03-4

Detail 23323236

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door does not fully self-close.

25-05-4

Detail 23323238

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At front counter near hand washing sink, single use trays stored under towels for drying hands exposed to slash. Containers moved and stored correctly. Case of single use cups on floor in manager office. Cups moved and stored correctly. . Corrected On-Site

Mar 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 22688290

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lobster meat portioned in bowls on top on pan of lobster meat 44-56f not able to maintain 41f. Advised not to place in bowls. Softened butter n line 68f Provided time as a public health form Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 22688291

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22688292

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

Nov 7, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

16-37-1

Detail 22432304

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat for triple sink

31B-04-4

Detail 22432305

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink upfront, printed and posted Corrected On-Site