Bar Zin Bistro & Wine Bar in Fernandina Beach
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4924 First Coast Hwy 10, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Bar Zin Bistro & Wine Bar in Fernandina Beach has accumulated 271 violations across 27 inspections since 2017, averaging 10 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but shows a pattern of repeated compliance failures, with administrative complaints recommended in three separate years (2020, 2023, 2026). Food contact surfaces, unsealed outer openings, and improper chemical storage are the most frequently cited violations. A recent inspection in February 2026 documented 12 violations, including 4 high-priority items.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Bar Zin Bistro & Wine Bar in Fernandina Beach: Comparison to Nassau County Averages
This Facility
10
violations / inspection
10 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
Bar Zin Bistro & Wine Bar in Fernandina Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (14 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 3 inspections41 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections35 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections33 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Bar Zin Bistro & Wine Bar in Fernandina Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bar Zin Bistro & Wine Bar in Fernandina Beach last inspected?
- Bar Zin Bistro & Wine Bar in Fernandina Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 12, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Bar Zin Bistro & Wine Bar in Fernandina Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bar Zin Bistro & Wine Bar in Fernandina Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Bar Zin Bistro & Wine Bar in Fernandina Beach had?
- Bar Zin Bistro & Wine Bar in Fernandina Beach has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bar Zin Bistro & Wine Bar in Fernandina Beach find?
- Bar Zin Bistro & Wine Bar in Fernandina Beach was most recently inspected on February 12, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Bar Zin Bistro & Wine Bar in Fernandina Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Bar Zin Bistro & Wine Bar 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 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.
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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.
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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