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TORTUGA JACKS

1998 S FLETCHER AVE, FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034

License #5501210

🍽️ American ℹ️
83 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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August 12, 2026 · 9 findings · 4 critical
Routine - Food
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The latest inspection on August 12, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 4 critical, 0 major, and 5 minor.

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  • Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [01B-14-4] Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In bottom of reach in cooler at end of cook line, four (4) raw shelled eggs stored with cracked shells.
  • [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer.
  • [36-73-4] Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor/wall of cook line soiled with grease/food debris.
  • [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On shelf next to single service items like napkins and straws behind bar fruit fly spray. Manager moved spray.
  • [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In server area, container of flour not labeled. Manager added label.
  • [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled.
  • [41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. On cook line, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Manager added water and rechecked at 100ppm.
  • [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In dish area, multiple pans stacked before properly air drying.
  • [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On table in ice bath next to flip top reach in cooler on cook line, egg wash (46F - Cold Holding). Employee stated it was pulled out 3 hours prior but is about to discard since breakfast is over. Also, in small refrigerator near server area, milk (48F - Cold Holding). Manager put milk in large reach in cooler to bring temperature down. Manager states milk is used a lot during service.
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