FLORIDA HOUSE INN

Name: FLORIDA HOUSE INN
Address: 22 S 3 ST, FERNANDINA BEACH, FL, 32034, US
Rating: 81.4

22 S 3 ST, FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034

License #5500701

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81.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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FLORIDA HOUSE INN in FERNANDINA BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 26, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 34 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 32 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on January 26, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 1 critical, 1 major, and 8 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inter of top and bottom oven soiled with food debris.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip top cooler on cook line has cut marks and stained.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In dish area, large portable fan on floor soiled with dust. Also, table under grill soiled with food debris and black residue. Also, gaskets and edge under flip top lid on reach in coolers on cook line soiled.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. On floor in front of reach in cooler, case of canned tomato sauce stored on floor.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior deflector plate in ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In old walk-in cooler, paper towels stored on shelf next to cleaners and under soap. Operator moved all soap and cleaners to bottom shelf and paper towels up. Also, on shelf near back door jug of drain cleaner stored next to cleaners pans. Operator moved cleaner to floor. Also, near pass through window, jug of bleach and drain cleaner stored next to coffee makers. Operator removed chemicals from table and stored properly.
[36-73-4] Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line equipment soiled with grease and food debris. Also, floors under reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food debris. Also, wall behind cook line soiled with grease.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In stand up reach in cooler at end of cook line, gallon of milk opened Saturday or Sunday not date marked. Operator stated she will be throwing away today.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor in front of reach in cooler, case of to go cups stored on floor.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of both reach in coolers on cook line soiled with mold-like substance and food debris. Also, shelves in stand up reach in cooler at end of cook line rusty.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In dish area, large portable fan on floor soiled with dust. Also, table under grill soiled with food debris and black residue. Also, gaskets and edge under flip top lid on reach in coolers on cook line soiled.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip top cooler on cook line has cut marks and stained.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor in front of reach in cooler, case of to go cups stored on floor.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In old walk-in cooler, paper towels stored on shelf next to cleaners and under soap. Operator moved all soap and cleaners to bottom shelf and paper towels up. Also, on shelf near back door jug of drain cleaner stored next to cleaners pans. Operator moved cleaner to floor. Also, near pass through window, jug of bleach and drain cleaner stored next to coffee makers. Operator removed chemicals from table and stored properly.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inter of top and bottom oven soiled with food debris.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In stand up reach in cooler at end of cook line, gallon of milk opened Saturday or Sunday not date marked. Operator stated she will be throwing away today.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. On floor in front of reach in cooler, case of canned tomato sauce stored on floor.
[36-73-4] Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line equipment soiled with grease and food debris. Also, floors under reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food debris. Also, wall behind cook line soiled with grease.

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make table with excessive cut marks
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go cups stored on floor
[32-02-4] Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Ladies restroom door left open
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable. At ware washing area
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in kitchen not secured
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has 7 total food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of any training
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink next to back kitchen door.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Pack of raw beef stored in container that is on the floor in walk in cooler
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior oven with black build up
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior fryer with grease build up
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2025 and under same ownership. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to public with an expired license. Operator paid license during inspection
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates in kitchen on prep table not inverted
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. At ware washing area
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryer with grease build up

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