MS. CAROLYNS BREAKFAST & DESSERTS

Name: MS. CAROLYNS BREAKFAST & DESSERTS
Address: 2120 SADLER RD, FERNANDINA BEACH, FL, 32034, US
Rating: 70

2120 SADLER RD, FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034

License #5500798

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70 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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MS. CAROLYNS BREAKFAST & DESSERTS in FERNANDINA BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 70 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 14, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 23 total violations — 7 critical, 2 major, 14 minor.

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Warning Issued
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Inspector observed employee eating food behind front counter next items used for customers service at time of inspection. Operator talked with employee and got her to stop.

Administrative complaint recommended
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug on dumpster missing.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk pancake batter in food prep area in powder form not labeled.
[08B-02-4] Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Bowl of chicken flower not covered on shelf at end of cook line. Manager covered bowl.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards on cook line stained with old food debris. Microwave at end of cook line soiled with old food debris Observed mold like substance on interior of ice machine.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of stewed Tomatoes dented at the seem.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on door handle on cook line and on oven handle in cake baking station.manager relocated all tongs.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hat above clean dishes in ware wash area.manager relocated the hat.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on food prep table in food prep area. Manager relocate.
[23-01-4] Vending machine exterior soiled. Exterior of coffee mugs at front wait station soiled, manager had mugs cleaned.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink with no lid on clean dishes shelf. Manager relocated the cup.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese in reach in cooler at 50F, 50F and 46F All items cold holding.manager stated they were in reach in cooler for 1 hour.manager relocated food to new reach in cooler, cheese at 44F, 45F, 43F, 1 hour later , all cold holding
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Benadryl medicine stored by single service items on rack in kitchen area. Manager moved to office.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed small flip-top cooler: shredded cheese and cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding) ambient air of flip-top cooler 46F. In for less than four hours per person in charge. Person in charge placed ice in cooler
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed hand washing station hanging off wall by plumbing only in preparation area. Discussed with person in charge. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler torn.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean cups stacked with visible moisture. Person in charge unstacked cups.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/25. Person in charge renewed during inspection.
[36-73-4] Floors, walls, and ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed many area under equipment and behind equipment where floors are soiled with food debris and old single service debris. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with grease and dust.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on flip-top cooler and reach in coolers soiled with food debris and black/green mold like substance.
[53B-15-4] Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed individual butter in bucket at expo window marked with a time stamp. Employee explain butter is left out from 7-11am and place back into refrigerator. Discussed with person in charge and butter should be discarded at 11am. Person in charge went over time control with staff.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed over the counter pain meds stored above establishment food and utensils. Person in charge moved meds to office.
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinks on food prep table and on wire rack above pots. Discussed with person in charge.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwaves solid with food debris

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