Surf & Sand
2801 Atlantic Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 · Permanent Food Service · License 5500994
What drove the grade
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 28 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed by the Sep 29 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 4 basic (1 repeat)-14
- Safety score86
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 29, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitSep 28, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
Observed two (2) live roaches in back of lower cabinet to left of reach in cooler/reach in freezer. Employee able to kill one. Also, observed one (1) live roach on floor near doorway of kitchen. Employee killed roach and discarded.
Fixed on the spot
Roach excrement and/or droppings present.
Observed approximately 30 roach droppings in back right corner of lower cabinet to left of reach in freezer/reach in cooler.
Intermediate1
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use.
Quaternary test strips at establishment expired 06/08.
Basic4
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Interior top of microwave soiled with debris.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Interior of multiple cabinets in lobby and kitchen soiled with food debris. Also, counter tops under both ovens in kitchen areas soiled with food debris.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches/egg casings on premises.
Observed one (1) egg casing on floor under handwash sink in kitchen. Employee cleaned up casing and discarded.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Floor in kitchen/under three compartment sink soiled with food debris.
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.