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BACK PORCH SOUTHERN EATS INC

Food safety records indicate BACK PORCH SOUTHERN EATS INC in FERNANDINA BEACH has 9 inspections with a 2.4/5 overall rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

960030 GATEWAY BLVD, FERNANDINA BEACH 32034

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10900926

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining food shelves in food prep area of the kitchen.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty kitchen ceiling vents
  • 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 phone on food prep cart operator removed phone from cart. Observed employee jacket on top of single service food items. Operator removed the jacket she placed it in a designated place. Observed employee purse on food prep table in food prep cook line. Operator removed the employee purse and placed it in a designated area.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clean metal pans in ware wash area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed produce on floor in walk in cooler. Operator picked up produce and placed it on shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between reach in cooler and prep table on cook line. Operator removed the knife and placed it in triple sink. Observed knife sharpener stored in between reach in cooler and prep table on cook line. Operator removed the knife and placed it in triple sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust build up on fain on reach in cooler on food prep table aimed at food. Dust build up on prep line hood filters.
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed broom next to a food storage shelf touching single service items. Operator moved broom to a designated area. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wet wiping cloth laying on food prep table that was not in use. Operator placed wiping cloth in sanitizer prep. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-45-1:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Operator tested a sanitizer bucket on cook line which read 0ppm quaternary.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brisket Blend in unmarked container on food prep cook lime. Manager placed label on container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw Shelled Egg over ready to eat food in reach in cooler, operator moved eggs to a designated area. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed housemade Caesar dressing (46F - Cold Holding) and shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding), in the reach in cooler on the prep line In kitchen area manager stated that items has been placed in reach in cooler 1HR ago.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler in front of stove is stained and has deep cut marks. Cutting board on reach in cooler in front of grill is stained and has deep cut marks, Can opener on food prep line was soiled with old food debris. Slicer on food prep table on food prep cook line. was soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Hand was sink at bar covered with a mat. Manager took mat off hand wash sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8998339

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. White styrofoam bowl used to scoop in bulk sugar container. Bowl discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean plastic cups stored on shelf in server area. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cold water handle missing for mop sink faucet in kitchen. Sliding small door for ice machine is repaired with duct tape. Wire whisk in server station is melted. Whisk removed. Shelf rusted in dish area under prep table. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment and racks in kitchen. Floor under ice machine near entrance to kitchen. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single use trays on shelf in pass through window. Trays inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White bulk sugar container is not labeled.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical sanitizer stored on counter in bar next to clean glassware. Bottle moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at the both ends of the splitter for mop sink faucet where white hose and no hose are attached. Splitter removed (built in breaker on faucet). Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - 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 walk in cooler, container of creamer opened yesterday not dated. Product dated. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on cook line are soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Apron stored inside hand washing sink in dish area. Apron removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in bar. Towels provided. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8998084

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8726521

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No current license displayed. Inspector verified ownership with manager.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean plastic cups in server station.
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in cooler floor. Manager states remodel in progress to repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor under ice machine in kitchen. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor in bar under bar top. Walls in dish area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of food in walk in freezer.
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop for frozen okra in reach in freezer near fryers in kitchen. Scoop removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of cooking equipment in kitchen. Multiple shelves in walk in cooler.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go containers on floor near pass through window. Containers moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Red sanitizer bucket on cook line. Bucket moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 0ppm. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on cook line, raw fish stored over ready to eat pork belly. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In salad bar, cut lettuce, cottage cheese, diced ham, shredded cheese, diced eggs 55F. Items placed into service approximately 30 minutes prior. Items moved to walk in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade in prep area of kitchen. White cutting boards on cook line. Interior of ice machine.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in dish area has multiple buckets stored inside. Hand washing sink in server area has cup inside. Items removed from sinks. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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. One employee working today.

Inspection Date: 4/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8662591

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks stored over prep coolers on line, moved Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Cook on line using cell phone on line then left kitchen, then came back to kitchen to flip burger on grill
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw chicken over raw beef in stand up cooler near handsink
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink splitter added. Needs vacuum breaker on non-chemical side of the splitter
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Slice turkey meat from 4 days a go Hot dogs(discarded)

Inspection Date: 2/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8612365

  • 14-71-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Used on door of ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of ice machine Soda gun at bar soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8455486

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Roach trap with 6 dead behind pos system
  • 06-09-1:Basic - 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. Salmon, employee cut open Corrected On-Site
  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Used on door of ice machine
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on slicer, moved Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of bread on floor in walk in freezer 2 containers of oil on f,or in kitchen
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle for coleslaw inside coleslaw
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of ice machine Soda gun at bar soiled

Inspection Date: 9/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8454544

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on fan covers - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
  • 14-36-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in freezer door with metal cover expanded from door exposing insulation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8348193

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on fan covers
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink over cooler next to microwave Personal drink near slicer
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal foods stored in glass cooler not identified
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear containers stacked wet in back dish area
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Freezer base of buns on floor Walk in cooler case of boiled eggs on floor,
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in freezer door with metal cover expanded from door exposing insulation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck to clear clear containers in back drying area
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop store on floor in front of Handsink in kitchen
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employees using cell phone and drinking water, placed on gloves without washing hands
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink next to stand along cooler
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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.