Townies Pizzeria and Deli
819 T J Courson Rd, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 · Permanent Food Service · License 5501116
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 12 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 4 basic (2 repeats)-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 12, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed one (1) live fly in dish area. Also, observed two (2) live flies near ice machine.
Basic4
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Gasket on reach in freezer on cook line soiled.
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.
Seven (7) dead flies on sticky trap hanging from ceiling. Manager removed and discarded of trap.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Floor in walk-in cooler soiled with food/rusty. Also, ceiling tiles around hood system stained.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
License currently displayed expired June 1 2026. Manager had owner send new license and displayed.
Fixed on the spot
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.