David's in Fernandina Beach
Last inspected:
802 Ash St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034David's, a 205-seat restaurant in Fernandina Beach, has accumulated 155 violations across 24 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures, but disciplinary enforcement has occurred: one formal action with $200 in fines. A fire safety violation was documented on November 17, 2023, for use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed.
Management awareness violations, employee health policy violations, and employee health reporting violations appear as recurring high-priority findings across multiple inspections, including the most recent inspection on February 26, 2026. That inspection alone yielded 27 violations—10 high-priority and intermediate combined—including improper cooking temperatures, allergen awareness failures, and time-as-control violations. The facility received a Warning Issued disposition on December 10, 2024 after eight violations were found, but achieved Call Back - Complied status on December 13, 2024 and May 22, 2024, indicating corrected violations. The most recent inspection on February 26, 2026 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
David's in Fernandina Beach: Comparison to Nassau County Averages
David's in Fernandina Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2018057193 | $200.00 | Oct 10, 2018 | Miami (Doral) |
David's in Fernandina Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
David's in Fernandina Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections26 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
David's in Fernandina Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was David's in Fernandina Beach last inspected?
- David's in Fernandina Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at David's in Fernandina Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at David's in Fernandina Beach are: Shell stock requirements, Management awareness, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has David's in Fernandina Beach had?
- David's in Fernandina Beach has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of David's in Fernandina Beach find?
- David's in Fernandina Beach was most recently inspected on February 26, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has David's in Fernandina Beach ever been shut down?
- No, David's 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.
- Has David's in Fernandina Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, David's in Fernandina Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has David's in Fernandina Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, David's in Fernandina Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has David's in Fernandina Beach been fined?
- David's in Fernandina Beach has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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