4th ST Deli and Salads

3 N 4T St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 · Permanent Food Service · License 5501098

D
Grade D
Safety score 67 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 26, 2026 (12 days ago)

What drove the grade

Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.High priority, repeat · fixed on the spot · 6 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 26 routine inspection
    1 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 6 basic (2 repeats)
    -13
  • Administrative complaint on Oct 26
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -20
  • Safety score67

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

7 violations found
  1. First visitOct 26, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    7 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 6 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.

      In bottom of reach in cooler at front counter and near prep table in back kitchen, whole cucumbers and broccoli stored in non food grade to go bags. Operator began to removed product from bags.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint

    Basic6

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.

      In kitchen, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Employee added two quaternary tablet into sanitizer bucket.

      Fixed on the spot

      Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Wet wiping clothe stored in food tray near front counter and not in sanitizer bucket. Operator put wet wiping clothe stored back into bucket.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

      Interior deflector plate and interior top of ice machine in hallway soiled with black mold-like substance.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.

      Observed one (1) dead roach in cabinet under handwash sink at front counter. Employee cleaned up and discarded of dead roach.

      Fixed on the spot

      Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

      Exterior back door self closing mechanism broken.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

      Three CO2 tanks not secured near stand up reach in freezer/mop sink in back kitchen. Operator chained the tanks up.

      Fixed on the spot

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Most cited

Wiping cloths and linens2
Insects, rodents, pests and animals2
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Other sanitary and safe operation1