Baba's Mediterranean in Fernandina Beach
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11 N 3 St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Baba's Mediterranean in Fernandina Beach has been inspected 21 times since June 2022, accumulating 187 violations—an average of 8.9 violations per inspection, significantly higher than Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited repeatedly across multiple inspections, including management awareness failures in at least 3 of the last 4 inspections, employee health policy violations in at least 4 inspections, and proper handwashing and cooking temperature violations appearing in multiple years. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Disciplinary action was recommended following a December 2022 inspection, and a Warning was issued in October 2022. The most recent inspection on December 16, 2025 documented 24 violations (2 high-priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic) and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Baba's Mediterranean in Fernandina Beach: Comparison to Nassau County Averages
Baba's Mediterranean in Fernandina Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections34 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections26 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
Baba's Mediterranean in Fernandina Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Baba's Mediterranean in Fernandina Beach last inspected?
- Baba's Mediterranean in Fernandina Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 16, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Baba's Mediterranean in Fernandina Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Baba's Mediterranean in Fernandina Beach are: Employee health policy, Shell stock requirements, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Baba's Mediterranean in Fernandina Beach had?
- Baba's Mediterranean in Fernandina Beach has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Baba's Mediterranean in Fernandina Beach find?
- Baba's Mediterranean in Fernandina Beach was most recently inspected on December 16, 2025 with 10 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Baba's Mediterranean in Fernandina Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Baba's Mediterranean in Fernandina Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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