Fernandina Beach, Nassau County

TASTY'S

710 CENTRE ST, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
3 High Priority
Apr 28, 2026
City
Fernandina Beach
County
Nassau
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

08A-02-6

Detail 24542337

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer on cook line, raw shrimp potions in plastic bags stored over box of portioned bags of breaded onion rings. Employee stated he will rearrange freezer. Corrective Action Taken

02C-01-5

Detail 24542344

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Multiple items in walk-in cooler (coleslaw, sliced cheese, chili, cheese sauce, hotdogs) marked for 8 days after prep/opening. Inspector explained to employee that day item is prepped/opened counts as day one.

03A-02-5

Detail 24542341

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler at front counter, milk (46F - Cold Holding). Employee stated milk was used to make a few drinks then put back into cooler. Corrective Action Taken

32-04-4

Detail 24542338

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom doors do not fully self close.

14-01-5

Detail 24542340

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On storage shelf in kitchen, cup in container of salt used as scoop. Employee removed cup. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24542343

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on top shelf of black cart in kitchen over single service items and food products. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 24542342

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple pans stacked before properly air drying.

23-03-4

Detail 24542339

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler in kitchen and front counter soiled with food debris. Also, fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled with dust build up. Also, top of reach in cooler on cook line under grill soiled with black residue. Also, fan in reach in cooler at front counter soiled with dust build up.

25-06-4

Detail 24542345

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Multiple stacks of to go boxes on top shelf of cook line not inverted. Employee flipped all boxes over. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 24542336

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in ware washing area is unsealed concrete. Repeat Violation

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

12A-09-4

Detail 24190055

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wearing gloves pull up her pants and then grab utensil without washing hands and changing gloves. Operator discussed handwashing with employee. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 24190051

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed No vacuum breaker on threaded hose Bibb with two splitters attached by mop sink area in outside back room area.

22-02-4

Detail 24190056

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener on prep table by grill is heavily soiled in old food debris

53B-10-4

Detail 24190050

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed 11 employees do not have birthdates on the food handler training certifications

41-17-4

Detail 24190052

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle filled with cleaner on shelf in outside back area, employee put Label on bottle. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24190058

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table on cook line. Employee moved drink to designated area Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 24190053

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in warewashing area.

21-08-4

Detail 24190054

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer bucket under prep table by cook line was at 150ppm when the required ppm per the sanitizers instructions is 200-400ppm.

02D-01-5

Detail 24190057

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with white substance in storage area removed from original container not labeled , employee labeled the bin of sugar. Corrected On-Site

Mar 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 23634891

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at front counter, container of milk 46F. In reach in cooler near pass through window, ranch dressing 52F. Both reach in coolers constantly opened during lunch rush. Doors kept closed to cool items. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 23634892

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On dry food storage shelf, container of soap stored with cake mix and single use cups. Soap moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 23634890

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Breaker missing on outside faucet near front door. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

32-04-4

Detail 23634884

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door does not fully self close.

36-37-5

Detail 23634887

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In small front dry storage area, ceiling tiles are not sealed/painted.

24-05-4

Detail 23634885

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On top shelf in back storage area, sheet pans are not inverted.

40-06-5

Detail 23634889

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On prep table in kitchen, employee wallet and keys are stored. In dry storage area, employee jackets stored with single use items. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

33-23-4

Detail 23634893

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Both dumpster and grease receptacle are on dirt/grass. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23634888

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23634886

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink at front counter. Inspector emailed sign. Corrective Action Taken

Nov 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 13

35A-02-6

Detail 23323856

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly near front counter.

41-10-4

Detail 23323861

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of chemical cleaner on shelf in kitchen with liquid margarine. Cleaner moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 23323854

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet near front door.

31A-04-4

Detail 23323859

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink in back kitchen is out of service. Manager states that work order has been placed. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23323852

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing off ice cream tools in hand washing sink at front counter.

16-62-1

Detail 23323857

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No device available.

14-45-4

Detail 23323855

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining dry storage shelf in kitchen. Cardboard removed. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 23323860

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Tile missing above walk in cooler.

08B-49-4

Detail 23323858

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee protein powders stored in same area with items served to public in small dry storage area.

36-73-4

Detail 23323851

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in back dry storage area.

33-23-4

Detail 23323863

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Both dumpster and grease receptacle behind establishment.

14-69-4

Detail 23323853

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.

02D-03-4

Detail 23323862

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Self-service cookies at front counter lack name, address of where it's packaged and description.

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

41-10-4

Detail 22235927

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Prep table next to hand-sink in kitchen with chemicals stored next to wax paper, moved Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 22235930

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Rob

12B-07-4

Detail 22235929

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Person drink on sand line cutting board., discarded Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22235928

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Sandwich maker on line with bracelets on wrist, removed Corrected On-Site

13-02-4

Detail 22235931

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on line has on hat but has hair hanging down in front, placed in hair net Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 22235926

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal open energy drink in sandwich cooler

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-11-4

Detail 21276987

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cream scooper and holder stored in handsink, moved Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21276984

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler

14-69-4

Detail 21276986

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer near door and built up under unit

25-05-4

Detail 21276985

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Open case of 22oz cups stored on floor in. Back area. Moved Corrected On-Site

Jan 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

53A-03-7

Detail 20764097

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Chelsea 4-6-21

53A-05-6

Detail 20764100

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Mindy Miles appeared Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20764105

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on prep cooler, personal drink over bread storage shelf

13-03-4

Detail 20764102

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on Line no hair restraint

54-02-5

Detail 20764098

Basic - Evidence of employee smoking or vaping in back triple sink area. Small blue vape stored on drying dish rack in walk in cooler

10-17-4

Detail 20764099

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between reach In coolers

25-05-4

Detail 20764101

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of 16oz cups and lids stored on floor in rear

02D-01-5

Detail 20764103

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White substance in white bucket in rear

36-34-5

Detail 20764104

Basic - vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler

Jul 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

31A-09-4

Detail 20395762

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink m in kitchen Blocked by dust pan and container of oil

53A-05-6

Detail 20395761

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager showed up during inspection Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20395760

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on prep areas, moved Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20395763

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Person drinks, person food and gum and 5 hour energy drinks, in prep areas.

08B-47-4

Detail 20395764

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of oil on floor near hand sink

10-17-4

Detail 20395758

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In between coolers

10-20-4

Detail 20395765

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door

36-34-5

Detail 20395759

Basic - vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler