Back Porch Southern Eats INC in Fernandina Beach
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960030 Gateway Blvd, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Back 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.
Back Porch Southern Eats INC in Fernandina Beach: Comparison to Nassau County Averages
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
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 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
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— Complaint Partial· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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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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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).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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