SAFE HARBOR RESTAURANT

4378 OCEAN ST #3, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233

Duval County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: MARINA RESTAURANT INC · License: SEA2614931

SAFE HARBOR RESTAURANT in Atlantic Beach, FL has 28 inspections on record with 212 total violations (7.6 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

28Inspections
212Violations
0Closures

Data current as of January 28, 2025

Inspection History (28)

Jan 28, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · 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
Jul 19, 2024 — 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
Feb 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Oct 4, 2023 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 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
Jun 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V13 Parasite destruction
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Jul 28, 2022 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Jul 27, 2022 — Complaint Full· 9 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
Jul 26, 2022 — Complaint Full· 20 violations (6 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
May 27, 2022 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 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
Sep 29, 2021 — Complaint Full· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
Jul 27, 2021 — Complaint Full· 22 violations (4 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
Mar 23, 2021 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 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
Jan 26, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 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
Jun 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 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
Jun 9, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 3, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 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
Dec 11, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 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
Jun 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (3 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
Apr 13, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
Apr 12, 2018 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (2 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
Feb 15, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Feb 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Feb 13, 2018 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (4 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
Oct 9, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 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
Feb 3, 2017 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 3, 2017 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 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
Dec 8, 2016 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Dec 1, 2016 — Complaint Full· 14 violations (3 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

How Does This Facility Compare?

SAFE HARBOR RESTAURANT has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Duval County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.05.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SAFE HARBOR RESTAURANT had?
SAFE HARBOR RESTAURANT has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SAFE HARBOR RESTAURANT ever been shut down?
No, SAFE HARBOR RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at SAFE HARBOR RESTAURANT?
The most frequently cited violations at SAFE HARBOR RESTAURANT are: Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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Last verified: January 28, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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