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SURF & SAND

2801 ATLANTIC AVE, FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034

License #5500994

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Quick take

SURF & SAND in FERNANDINA BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 95 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 2, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 5 total violations — 2 critical, 1 major, 2 minor.

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  • Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [08B-15-4] Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Red apples on buffet line not wrapped.
  • [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior roof of microwave in lobby has food debris build up.
  • [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two spray bottles hanging on handle of cart in back kitchen over/facing open boxes of single service utensils. Employee removed spray bottles.
  • [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter of buffet near pancake maker, butter (71F - Cold Holding). Employee stated container had been on counter for approximately 2 hours and voluntarily discarded. Inspector sent operator time as a public health control paperwork.
  • [25-02-4] Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. On center pieces of all tables in lobby, plastic spoons and forks not stored with handles presented first.
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