Back Porch Southern Eats INC in Fernandina Beach

Last inspected:

960030 Gateway Blvd, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Overview

Back Porch Southern Eats in Fernandina Beach has accumulated 178 violations across 23 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection — nearly 50 percent above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have appeared in 10 of the last 8 inspections, with recurring findings including employee health policy violations (cited in at least 4 inspections), food contact surface violations (cited in at least 5 inspections), chemical storage and toxic substance control violations (cited in multiple inspections), and consumer advisory violations (cited in at least 5 inspections). On October 8, 2024, an administrative complaint was recommended after an inspection found three high-priority violations. The most recent inspection on November 17, 2025 documented 39 violations including two high-priority findings and was completed with no further action required, though the violation count represents one of the highest single-inspection totals on record for this facility.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
178Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Back Porch Southern Eats INC in Fernandina Beach: Comparison to Nassau County Averages

This Facility 7.7 violations / inspection 7.7 violations per inspection
Nassau County Avg 6.36 violations / inspection 6.36 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Nassau County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Back Porch Southern Eats INC in Fernandina Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 2 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Partial· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Back Porch Southern Eats INC in Fernandina Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Back Porch Southern Eats INC in Fernandina Beach last inspected?
Back Porch Southern Eats INC in Fernandina Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 17, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Back Porch Southern Eats INC in Fernandina Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Back Porch Southern Eats INC in Fernandina Beach are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Back Porch Southern Eats INC in Fernandina Beach had?
Back Porch Southern Eats INC in Fernandina Beach has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Back Porch Southern Eats INC in Fernandina Beach find?
Back Porch Southern Eats INC in Fernandina Beach was most recently inspected on November 17, 2025 with 16 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Back Porch Southern Eats INC in Fernandina Beach ever been shut down?
No, Back Porch Southern Eats INC in Fernandina Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.

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