Fernandina Beach, Nassau County

BIG AL'S CHICKEN SHACK

1120 S 14 ST, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 16, 2025
City
Fernandina Beach
County
Nassau
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
8

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 16, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 10, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Basic: 7Total: 12

12A-14-4

Detail 23697544

High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee inverted kitchen coughed into closed hand and immediately handled fryer baskets in kitchen without washing hands. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-02-6

Detail 23697536

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In stand up freezer in kitchen, open bag of raw shrimp stored over ready to eat mini quiche and brownies. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

03A-03-5

Detail 23697541

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On prep table in kitchen, raw shelled eggs stored at room temperature. Eggs "just" taken out. Eggs moved to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23697535

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler across from fryers in kitchen, container of coleslaw and container of chicken salad 46F - both items stored overnight. Both items discarded. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23697539

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler across from fryers in kitchen, container of coleslaw and container of chicken salad 46F - both items stored overnight. Both items discarded. See stop sale. At front counter, butter pats 71F. Butter removed from temperature control approximately two (2) hours prior. Butter moved to reach in cooler to cool. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 23697534

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style tiles in kitchen are not sealed/painted. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 23697537

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 12/1/2024. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23697545

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two (2) employee styrofoam drink cups stored on prep counter in kitchen. Cups moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 23697542

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint/beard guard while engaging in food preparation. One employee no hair restraint. One employee no beard guard.

36-73-4

Detail 23697538

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

33-11-4

Detail 23697540

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Green dumpster behind establishment. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 23697543

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on prep table in middle of kitchen.

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 12

12A-07-5

Detail 23503806

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook touched face and face mask with hands and immediately placed on gloves without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 23503804

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet near rear exit door where green hose is attached. Operator states he will purchase today. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-62-1

Detail 23503807

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

36-37-5

Detail 23503811

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style tiles in kitchen are not sealed/painted. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 23503803

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 12/1/2024.

12B-07-4

Detail 23503810

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on top of microwave in prep area of kitchen. Drink discarded. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23503805

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor under dish machine in kitchen. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23503802

Basic - Food stored on floor. In front counter area, bag of potatoes stored on floor. Potatoes moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23503808

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven handle in kitchen. Tongs moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 23503809

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Green dumpster outside of establishment.

23-03-4

Detail 23503801

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink in back kitchen area. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 23503800

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of plastic jugs stored on floor in outside storage area. Repeat Violation

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 14

08A-05-6

Detail 23110002

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In silver stand up reach in cooler by grill, raw shelled eggs and raw egg mixture stored over ready to eat soup and onions. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23110005

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 stand up warmer at front of kitchen, two trays of fried chicken 115F, rice 123F. Chicken and rice prepared more than two (2) hours prior. Items discarded. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23110004

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table in middle of kitchen, batter mix (containing buttermilk) 63F. Batter prepared approximately 1.5 hours prior. Batter moved to reach in cooler to cool. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 23109996

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up warmer at front of kitchen, two trays of fried chicken 115F, rice 123F. Chicken and rice prepared more than two (2) hours prior. Items discarded. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 23110003

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing for outside faucet where yellow hose is attached.

22-02-4

Detail 23109999

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Waffle maker on prep table in middle of kitchen.

16-62-1

Detail 23110001

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

31B-03-4

Detail 23109997

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in back kitchen. Soap provided. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 23109993

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style tiles in kitchen are not sealed/painted.

36-73-4

Detail 23109994

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor in mop sink area in back kitchen. Wall under dish machine.

08B-38-4

Detail 23110006

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of oil on floor in back kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 23109998

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking equipment.

25-05-4

Detail 23110000

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single use containers on floor in outside shed. Styrofoam cups and bags on floor near front counter.

36-30-4

Detail 23109995

Basic - Wall/Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wood beams and ceiling not finished in outside food storage shed.

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 22496166

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of shelled eggs over cheese and chicken salad mix. Moved to store correctly Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22496168

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noddles 47f raw chicken 50f coleslaw 47f mashed potatoes 47f in 2 door reach in cooler Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22496170

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken strips 117-122f in warmer, moved to reheat to 165 Corrective Action Taken Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22496169

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on prep area moved Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22496171

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal bag and personal jacket on prep area, moved Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22496167

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on 3 door stand up cooler near take out window Warning

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

38-01-4

Detail 22161065

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Cover in kitchen near dish area cracked - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: Time Extended

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

35A-02-6

Detail 22156422

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flying around

02C-03-5

Detail 22156423

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 cooler up front

35A-03-4

Detail 22156427

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor near 3door cooler 1 dead in mop sink 1 dead on floor near mop sink

40-06-5

Detail 22156426

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal bag in kitchen

38-01-4

Detail 22156425

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Cover in kitchen near dish area cracked

16-46-4

Detail 22156424

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clear clear containers stacked with green labels stuck to them

25-06-4

Detail 22156421

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers over pick up window Togo containers over dessert display