SAFE HARBOR RESTAURANT

With 6 documented inspections, SAFE HARBOR RESTAURANT in ATLANTIC BEACH has achieved a 3.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 6 reports on file

4378 OCEAN ST #3

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/11/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13483607

Met Inspection Standards

7 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on top of dish machine . Employee removed and stored properly . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket stored under cabinet near food served to public located near fish display cabinet. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall at the entrance of kitchen near employee handwashing station .
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old stickers on containers stored on dry storage rack. Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp in sink without water turned on to thaw properly. Employee placed faucet in middle of sink to cover both sinks with running water. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete floor unsealed throughout kitchen and walk-in cooler Repeat Violation
  • 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed gas can stored in dry paper storage area. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

8/5/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10913052

Met Inspection Standards

5 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on top of dish machine. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on dry storage rack containers wet nesting. Manager removed and placed in ware washing area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed stickers still on containers on dry storage rack. Manager removed and placed in ware washing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete floor unsealed throughout kitchen and walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor of prep area. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed LP tanks stored in establishment. Manager will find a place outside to store tanks. **Corrective Action Taken**

1/28/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8834485

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table located on cook line. Manager removed and stored drink properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers wet nesting on clean dry rack. Manager had employee remove and start air drying containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete floor unsealed throughout kitchen and walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

7/19/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8774720

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored on top of Dish machine. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 2 sleeves of single service lids on floor in storage room outside of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete floor unsealed throughout kitchen and in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb on cook line without back flow device.

2/29/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8373821

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in middle of kitchen. Observed employee water bottle on top of dish machine. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage. Repeat Violation

10/4/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8510354

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Condensation drip from ceiling in walk in cooler.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. By ware washing, kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 28-26-5:High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Waste water backing up from floor drain at Dish Machine. Person In Charge used plunger to unclog the drain. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water temperature at some Hand wash sink 77°. (Per Person In Charge : Work in progress. To place new water heaters. )