MS. CAROLYNS BREAKFAST & DESSERTS
2120 SADLER RD, FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034
License #5500798
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Failing Health Score
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MS. CAROLYNS BREAKFAST & DESSERTS in FERNANDINA BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 69 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 11, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 21 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 17 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 11, 2026 shows 17 observation rows: 6 critical, 2 major, and 9 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
- [01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In bottom of flip top reach in cooler on cook line, five (5) packages of raw tilapia in vacuum packaging labeled for removal from packaging before thawing fully thawed. See stop sale.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards stained/have deep cut marks.
- [29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cook line under pass through window.
- [50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating with license expired June 1 2026. Operator went online and renewed license during inspection.
- [53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees Shane S, Juan C and Sandra Z food handler training expired 6/23/2026.
- [08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer in back storage room, commercially packaged raw chicken stored on ziplock bag of ripe bananas. Operator removed chicken from reach in freezer.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets in establishment soiled with food debris/torn. Also, table under grill on cook line soiled with food debris. Also, multiple shelves on cook line soiled with food debris.
- [01B-14-4] Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In top of flip top reach in cooler on cook line, one raw shelled egg stored with crack shell.
- [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sign missing in unisex bathroom.
- [41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. In kitchen, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator added more water to bucket and rechecked at 100ppm.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top of flip top reach in cooler on cook line, tuna salad (46F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated lids have been open for breakfast service and shut lids.
- [25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. In hallway towards bathrooms, case of to go boxes on floor. Operator moved box off floor.
- [14-12-4] Utensils in poor condition. Multiple knives with peeling blue handles. Also, multiple spatulas above prep table crack/chipped.
- [36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled with dust build up. Also, fan cover in stand up reach in cooler on cook line soiled with dust build up. Also, fan units in mens and womens restrooms soiled with dust build up.
- [06-09-2] 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. See stop sale. In bottom of flip top reach in cooler on cook line, five (5) packages of raw tilapia in vacuum packaging labeled for removal from packaging before thawing fully thawed. See stop sale.
- [12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink cups in cooler at server station with butter chips and condiments for customers. Operator removed drinks.
- [36-73-4] Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor/wall on cook line soiled with grease/food debris. Also, floor under reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food debris. Also, floor/wall in dish area soiled with food debris/buildup. Also, floor/wall in prep area soiled with food debris. Also, floor under tables in bakery area soiled with food debris.
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