Safe Harbor Restaurant in Atlantic Beach

Last inspected:

4378 Ocean St #3, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Overview

Safe Harbor Restaurant in Atlantic Beach has accumulated 224 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection—substantially above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have appeared frequently, including shell stock requirement violations in at least 5 inspections, proper cooking temperature violations in at least 4 inspections, handwashing facility violations in at least 3 inspections, chemical storage violations in at least 4 inspections, and toxic substance control violations in at least 3 inspections. Fire safety violations have been cited three times: propane tanks larger than code limits were located inside the building in both February 2026 and August 2025, and a fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone was documented in May 2022. The most recent inspection on February 11, 2026 resulted in 21 violations with no further action required, including documented violations of handwashing facility requirements, proper cooking temperature standards, and parasite destruction procedures.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

30Inspections
224Violations
0Closures
3Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Safe Harbor Restaurant in Atlantic Beach: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 7.5 violations / inspection 7.5 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg 6.27 violations / inspection 6.27 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Duval County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Safe Harbor Restaurant in Atlantic Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed gas can stored in dry paper storage area. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed LP tanks stored in establishment. Manager will find a place outside to store tanks. **Corrective Action Taken**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By handsink in large prep room
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

Safe Harbor Restaurant in Atlantic Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)

— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps
V23 Chemical properly stored
V27 Correct procedures
V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V13 Parasite destruction
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 4 inspections35 violations · 23 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
V48 Food storage
— 4 inspections33 violations · 23 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— Complaint Full· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
— 7 inspections41 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V40 Wiping cloths usage
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V25 Allergen awareness
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Safe Harbor Restaurant in Atlantic Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Safe Harbor Restaurant in Atlantic Beach last inspected?
Safe Harbor Restaurant in Atlantic Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Safe Harbor Restaurant in Atlantic Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Safe Harbor Restaurant in Atlantic Beach are: Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements.
How many health inspections has Safe Harbor Restaurant in Atlantic Beach had?
Safe Harbor Restaurant in Atlantic Beach has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Safe Harbor Restaurant in Atlantic Beach find?
Safe Harbor Restaurant in Atlantic Beach was most recently inspected on February 11, 2026 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Safe Harbor Restaurant in Atlantic Beach ever been shut down?
No, Safe Harbor Restaurant in Atlantic Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
Has Safe Harbor Restaurant in Atlantic Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Safe Harbor Restaurant in Atlantic Beach has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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