DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

SURF & SAND

Based on 3 health inspections, SURF & SAND in FERNANDINA BEACH has earned a 2.7/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

2801 Atlantic Avenue
Florida, 32034
Nassau County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10923704

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior roof of microwave in lobby has food debris build up.
  • 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. On center pieces of all tables in lobby, plastic spoons and forks not stored with handles presented first.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter of buffet near pancake maker, butter (71F - Cold Holding). Employee stated container had been on counter for approximately 2 hours and voluntarily discarded. Inspector sent operator time as a public health control paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two spray bottles hanging on handle of cart in back kitchen over/facing open boxes of single service utensils. Employee removed spray bottles. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On coffee machine on buffet line, nozzles and around nozzle soiled with dried coffee debris. Also, table top can opener next to reach in freezer in back kitchen soiled with food debris.
  • 08B-15-4:Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Red apples on buffet line not wrapped. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 1/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8734645

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of biscuits on floor in kitchen. Biscuits moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in kitchen has spray nozzle stored inside. Nozzle removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in kitchen. Towels provided. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-15-4:Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Red apples stored on buffet line in dining area.

Inspection Date: 1/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8356372

  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal drink stored in freezer, employee moved Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for Quat triple sink in kitchen,