Fernandina Beach, Nassau County

THE SALTY PELICAN BAR & GRILL

12 N FRONT ST, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
May 13, 2026
City
Fernandina Beach
County
Nassau
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

May 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

03B-01-6

Detail 24572529

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table on cook line, butter (110F - Hot Holding). Operator stated item was put in steam table 1 hour prior but was stacked three pans high so heat was not properly getting to item. Operator removed some pans. Took second temp 30 minutes later at 143F Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24572527

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle and drink mug on bottom shelf of prep table next to clean pots. Operator moved drinks. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24572523

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

36-73-4

Detail 24572526

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers on cook line soiled with food debris/grease. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24572528

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food debris. Also, top of reach in cooler under grill soiled with black residue. Operator had employee begin to clean areas. Corrective Action Taken

22-16-4

Detail 24572524

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of seafood reach in cooler on cook line soiled with food debris.

25-06-4

Detail 24572525

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On top shelf above cook line, metal to go bowls and to go boxes not inverted. Operator had employees flip over. Corrected On-Site

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 11

03D-01-5

Detail 24099910

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. mashed potatoes (90F - Cooling)2nd temp 78F 2HRS later in walk in cooler per manager item was placed in cooler at 10:45AM. First temperature taken was taken approximately 1PM, 2nd temp 3PM.

01B-36-5

Detail 24099913

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. mashed potatoes (90F - Cooling)2nd temp 78F 2HRS later in walk in cooler per manager item was placed in cooler at 10:45AM. First temperature taken was taken approximately 1PM, 2nd temp 3PM.

12A-12-4

Detail 24099911

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food and clean equipment without washing hands. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 24099909

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. mashed potatoes (90F - Cooling)2nd temp 78F 2HRS ,later ; Cajun Cream (70F - Cooling) 2nd temp 58F 2HRS. All items in walk in cooler in large container is more than 2 inches deep

31A-11-4

Detail 24099906

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee place container full of oyster shuckers in hand sink located on front line area. Manager educated employee on hand washing sink usage and removed the items from the sink Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 24099908

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Manager stated that the following items were on time as a public health control, shrimp, shredded cheese, blue cheese, the time as a health controls document did not display the items. Manager updated the document to show the items on it. Corrected On-Site

53B-10-4

Detail 24099916

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple serve safe certifications missing birthday.

36-37-5

Detail 24099914

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen area not easily cleanable or smooth.

36-34-5

Detail 24099915

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled Multiple ceiling vents soiled

36-73-4

Detail 24099907

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in upstairs bar is soiled under the counter area. Repeat Violation

10-12-5

Detail 24099912

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop sitting on top of soiled ice machine in walk in cooler, manager cleaned surface of ice machine Corrected On-Site

Jun 23, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 23836048

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler drawers below grill on cook line, fish, beef, shrimp, pasta 48F. Items placed into service approximately 30 minutes prior. Drawers were being constantly during service. Drawers kept closed to cool products. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-23: In cooler drawers below grill in kitchen, tuna - 41F, 42F, 48F; shrimp 38F, 40F; fish 40F, 47F ; chicken 37F, 39F. All items cold holding and placed in drawers approximately 2.5 hours prior. Establishment added ice bags and kept drawers closed to cool tuna, fish. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

Jun 19, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

12A-25-4

Detail 23833218

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook working in fryer area wiped nose with bare hands, and immediately placed on gloves to prepare food without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 23833212

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler drawers below grill on cook line, fish, beef, shrimp, pasta 48F. Items placed into service approximately 30 minutes prior. Drawers were being constantly during service. Drawers kept closed to cool products. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23833216

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line, employee water bottle stored on shelf over flip top cooler. Bottle moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 23833213

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Two (2) tiles missing at end of cook line.

36-73-4

Detail 23833211

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment in bar areas. Repeat Violation

14-47-4

Detail 23833219

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. On hanging rack near cook line in kitchen, two (2) wire whisk handles are melted/cracked. Whisks discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23833214

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Blue floor fan in downstairs bar.

24-17-4

Detail 23833215

Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Dishwasher in dish area drying off dishes after removing from dish machine. Manager coached employee on proper ware washing procedures. Corrective Action Taken

29-11-4

Detail 23833217

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet for triple sink in dish area.

Jun 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

03D-02-5

Detail 23811082

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, one pork loin 45F cooked last evening stored overnight. Loin discarded. See stop sale.

01B-36-5

Detail 23811079

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, one pork loin 45F cooked last evening stored overnight. Loin discarded. See stop sale.

24-08-4

Detail 23811084

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large clear plastic containers on shelf in dish area. Containers removed to be washed. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23811080

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under bar equipment in downstairs bar. Manager asked employee to clean area. Floor in dry storage area under ice machine. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23811081

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink near dish machine. Sign posted. Corrected On-Site

14-47-4

Detail 23811083

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. In downstairs bar, shelf below small prep table in corner of bar is rusted. Repeat Violation

Nov 18, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

12A-13-4

Detail 23363376

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee in dish area handled/rinsed off soiled dishes and immediately handled clean cutting boards on other side of dish machine without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrective Action Taken

35A-02-6

Detail 23363379

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two (2) live flies observed in establishment.

03A-02-5

Detail 23363378

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small reach in cooler by pass through window on server side, container of horsey sauce 47F. Horsey sauce taken out of reach in cooler for approximately five (5) minutes sand placed back inside. Horsey sauce kept inside reach in cooler to cool.

21-19-4

Detail 23363380

Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Red sanitizer bucket in upstairs bar on counter over clean glassware. Bucket moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23363374

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23363373

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in both upstairs and inside bar areas. Repeat Violation

33-23-4

Detail 23363372

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Green dumpster across street is on grass.

14-69-4

Detail 23363377

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside door area in walk in freezer.

14-47-4

Detail 23363375

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Multiple shelves and legs for shelves show rust. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23363382

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Blue floor fan on cook line in kitchen. Silver dunnage rack under dish machine in kitchen. Employee began cleaning items. Corrective Action Taken

36-02-5

Detail 23363381

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler near prep area in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 11

12A-17-4

Detail 23217650

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook on cook line washed hands for approximately five (5) seconds. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrective Action Taken

01B-02-5

Detail 23217655

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table on cook line, fisherman's stew 118F. Stew reheated approximately 4.5 hours prior. Stew discarded. See stop sale.

03B-01-6

Detail 23217651

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table on cook line, fisherman's stew 118F. Stew reheated approximately 4.5 hours prior. Stew discarded. See stop sale.

53B-09-4

Detail 23217652

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. One training record is screen shot of record.

14-09-4

Detail 23217658

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards on main cook line.

24-08-4

Detail 23217654

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.

36-73-4

Detail 23217657

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling on cook line near air vents.

31B-04-4

Detail 23217659

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Multiple hand washing sinks have "handwash only" signs. Hand washing sink in bar is missing. Manager states has signs and will post. Corrective Action Taken

14-47-4

Detail 23217656

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Multiple shelves in establishment showing rust.

33-16-4

Detail 23217653

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment. Lid closed. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 23217649

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Indoor walk in cooler floor.

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 22659093

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine in dry storage cooler out side

41-17-4

Detail 22659094

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear substance inside red and clear bottle,

36-22-4

Detail 22659092

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler outside

Oct 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 22345513

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over, cooked foods in container, moved to lower shelf Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22345514

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink , near dish washer. Provided Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 22345515

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Stored In between box of gloves and cutting boards Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22345512

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt water in spray bottle , labeled Corrected On-Site

Jun 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-09-4

Detail 22031264

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink next to oyster shucking station, with small trays moved Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22031262

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles with grease/dust hanging

24-07-4

Detail 22031263

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean trays stored over trash cans, moved Corrected On-Site

Mar 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 21903631

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as a dump sink for ice, ice removed Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21903629

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

24-08-4

Detail 21903630

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear containers stacked wet, in drying area

Nov 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

01C-03-4

Detail 21554458

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some

13-07-4

Detail 21554456

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing Watch, removed Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21554457

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook in kitchen, provided Corrected On-Site

Sep 2, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

24-07-4

Detail 21329675

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cutting board stored on floor in rear, moved Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21329674

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones stored over prep areas moved Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 21329677

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In pan stuffed in between bottles, moved Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 21329676

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler single door. Walk in cooler floor

Jan 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 6

03D-02-5

Detail 20813488

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chowder soup47-52° stored in walk cooler overnight

01B-02-5

Detail 20813490

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chowder soup47-52° stored in walk cooler overnight Discarded

31A-10-4

Detail 20813493

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain for soda gun, in hand sink

22-02-4

Detail 20813489

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns at bar , employee cleaned Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20813491

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk in walk in cooler, employee placed time on Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 20813492

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in bar area in water 90° discarded Corrected On-Site

Aug 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 8

41-07-4

Detail 20449911

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pills stored on top of wash machine. Moved Corrected On-Site

01B-24-5

Detail 20449912

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Goat cheese dated 8-11-21 discarded

01B-02-5

Detail 20449915

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 pans of noddles 15lbd in walk-in cooler over night 50°

01C-03-4

Detail 20449917

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags

01C-10-4

Detail 20449918

Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Placed in pans without tags

02C-03-5

Detail 20449913

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walk in, dated Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20449914

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. cases of tuna stored in Handsink in kitchen, moved Corrected On-Site

29-17-4

Detail 20449916

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Soda gun missing line