THE SALTY PELICAN BAR & GRILL

Name: THE SALTY PELICAN BAR & GRILL
Address: 12 N FRONT ST, FERNANDINA BEACH, FL, 32034, US
Rating: 29.7

12 N FRONT ST, FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034

License #5501091

🍽️ American ℹ️

29.7 Grade F / 100

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September 23, 2026 · 7 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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THE SALTY PELICAN BAR & GRILL in FERNANDINA BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 29.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 10 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 70 total violations — 19 critical, 8 major, 43 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
TCS food held above 41°F when cold-held, below 135°F when hot-held, or not cooled within required timeframes. The most-cited High Priority category in our current scraped dataset.
TCS food held above 41°F when cold-held, below 135°F when hot-held, or not cooled within required timeframes. The most-cited High Priority category in our current scraped dataset.
Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution; wiping-cloth sanitizer (chlorine or quaternary ammonium) below required minimum strength.
Non-food-contact surfaces (gaskets, shelves, equipment exteriors, door handles) soiled with grease, debris, dirt, slime, or dust.
Single-service items (cups, plates, utensils, straws) stored improperly, exposed to contamination, or reused after intended single use.
Floors, walls, and ceilings soiled with grease, food debris, dust, or in disrepair. Standing water on floor surfaces.
Spray bottles of toxic substances unlabeled, chemicals improperly stored, sanitizer above maximum allowed concentration, medicine improperly stored.

Specific inspector observations for this inspection are in the official DBPR report at myfloridalicense.com.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen area not easily cleanable or smooth.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled Multiple ceiling vents soiled
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in upstairs bar is soiled under the counter area.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop sitting on top of soiled ice machine in walk in cooler, manager cleaned surface of ice machine
[03D-01-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. mashed potatoes (90F - Cooling)2nd temp 78F 2HRS later in walk in cooler per manager item was placed in cooler at 10:45AM. First temperature taken was taken approximately 1PM, 2nd temp 3PM.
[01B-36-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. mashed potatoes (90F - Cooling)2nd temp 78F 2HRS later in walk in cooler per manager item was placed in cooler at 10:45AM. First temperature taken was taken approximately 1PM, 2nd temp 3PM.
[12A-12-4] Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food and clean equipment without washing hands.
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. mashed potatoes (90F - Cooling)2nd temp 78F 2HRS ,later ; Cajun Cream (70F - Cooling) 2nd temp 58F 2HRS. All items in walk in cooler in large container is more than 2 inches deep
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee place container full of oyster shuckers in hand sink located on front line area. Manager educated employee on hand washing sink usage and removed the items from the sink
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Manager stated that the following items were on time as a public health control, shrimp, shredded cheese, blue cheese, the time as a health controls document did not display the items. Manager updated the document to show the items on it.
[53B-10-4] Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple serve safe certifications missing birthday.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[21-19-4] Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Red sanitizer bucket in upstairs bar on counter over clean glassware. Bucket moved and stored correctly.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
[36-73-4] Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in both upstairs and inside bar areas.
[33-23-4] Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Green dumpster across street is on grass.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside door area in walk in freezer.
[14-47-4] Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Multiple shelves and legs for shelves show rust.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Blue floor fan on cook line in kitchen. Silver dunnage rack under dish machine in kitchen. Employee began cleaning items.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler near prep area in kitchen.
[12A-13-4] 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 dish area handled/rinsed off soiled dishes and immediately handled clean cutting boards on other side of dish machine without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
[35A-02-6] Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two (2) live flies observed in establishment.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small reach in cooler by pass through window on server side, container of horsey sauce 47F. Horsey sauce taken out of reach in cooler for approximately five (5) minutes sand placed back inside. Horsey sauce kept inside reach in cooler to cool.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards on main cook line.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
[36-73-4] Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling on cook line near air vents.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Multiple hand washing sinks have "handwash only" signs. Hand washing sink in bar is missing. Manager states has signs and will post.
[14-47-4] Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Multiple shelves in establishment showing rust.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment. Lid closed.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Indoor walk in cooler floor.
[12A-17-4] Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook on cook line washed hands for approximately five (5) seconds. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
[01B-02-5] 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 steam table on cook line, fishermans stew 118F. Stew reheated approximately 4.5 hours prior. Stew discarded. See stop sale.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table on cook line, fishermans stew 118F. Stew reheated approximately 4.5 hours prior. Stew discarded. See stop sale.
[53B-09-4] Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. One training record is screen shot of record.