WICKED BAO

Food safety records indicate WICKED BAO in FERNANDINA BEACH has 8 inspections with a 2.5/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 8 reports on file

North 2nd Street
Florida, 32034
Nassau County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/18/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 10919794

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 4 int, 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 pre workout container and Bluetooth speaker on food prep table, manager relocated all items. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from oven handle, manager relocated tongs. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. See stop sale. Observed 8 packs of yellowfin tuna still in packaging after being thawed, instructions state to remove from packaging, then thaw under refrigeration.
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch apron with bare hands then reach into ice machine and touch Ice with bare hands without washing hands or with gloves on. Manager stated that ice does get used in customer drinks. Employee washed hands after discussing with him. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over ready to eat chili sauce and other various sauces in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager relocated raw food bacon. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 8 packs of yellowfin tuna still in packaging after being thawed, instructions state to remove from packaging, then thaw under refrigeration.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hard boiled eggs (44F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler on cook line, observed eggs stored higher than chill line of pan. Manager placed eggs into bottom of reach In cooler to chill. Rate per at end of inspection at 32F. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a can of W-D40 over clean pans on clean pan rack in back dry storage area. Manager moved chemical. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards on cook line are stained with old food residue. Interior of Nozzle on hot water and coffee dispenser at bar soiled with calcium like build up. Employee cleaned nozzles on both machines. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink at end of cook line. Manager replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory on online menu. Operator placed consumer advisory on online menu. No identifier for Ahi Tuna Poke on to go menus operator started to add an asterisk. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed 6 food safety certifications are missing employee birthdates. Manager added birthdates. Corrected On-Site

6/19/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10854138

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

6/5/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10713097

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket by ice machine not inverted. Manager inverted bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster on side of establishment is on grass. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee Gatorade stored in reach in cooler on cook line. Drink 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. Operator contacted repair company. **Corrective Action Taken** 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 pork bacon stored over ready to eat kimchi. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at end of cook line has cup and whisk stored inside. Items removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

1/13/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10754103

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 6 basic

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Three blue ice buckets stored near ice machine in kitchen. Buckets inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in triple sink area. Manager states establishment will replace board. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler, multiple unopened drinks for employees not identified.
  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster outside of establishment is on dirt/grass.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Two door silver reach in freezer near cook line. Beige reach in freezer in prep area.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In dry storage area, single use foil containers on top shelf not inverted. Manager inverted containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utility cart stored in front of hand washing sink on cook line. Cart moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored under triple sink area in kitchen. Contents of bottle emptied. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11/6/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10712871

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

11/5/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8751303

Facility Temporarily Closed

4 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two (2) blue ice buckets by ice machine in kitchen. Buckets inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately twenty-eight (28) dead roaches in bar area of establishment, many in glue traps on floor behind equipment in bar. Traps with dead roaches discarded. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple sets of tongs on oven handles on cook line. Tongs removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed four (4) live roaches in bar area of establishment. Three (3) live roaches killed and discarded. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, five (5) bags of cooked rice prepared three days prior stored overnight 47F. Rice discarded. See stop sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, five (5) bags of cooked rice prepared three days prior stored overnight 47F. Rice discarded. See stop sale. In flip top cooler on cook line, cut cabbage 57F and portioned tuna 61F. Items placed into reach in cooler approximately 2.75 hours prior. Items moved to walk in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on faucet near fryers in kitchen where blue hose is attached.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at end of cook line has whisk and sponge stored inside. Items removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing pink chemical cleaner stored in mop closet by restrooms. Repeat Violation

3/15/2024· 1y 12mo ago

Visit ID: 8444509

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 6 int, 2 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks stove over prep areas
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal drink in cooler
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Stored on top shelf over single serving containers on cook line
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over raw tuna and cooked shrimp in walk in cooler
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook on line used phone after placing on clean gloves then went to stove to to mix pot on stove. And then refilled sauces
  • 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. Emailed
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink on cook line Used to stored spatula Sink next to fryer used to store flyer unclogging metal stick
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handsink near fryer. Provided 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. Karla S
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

7/12/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8365385

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 5 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop cooked rice
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks, over prep, moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones overcook line, moved Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Hair restraint provided Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door moved
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan and spatula stored in hand sink. Moved Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray with purple substance, labeled Corrected On-Site