Espana Restaurant & Tapas in Fernandina Beach
Last inspected:
22 S 4 St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034España Restaurant & Tapas has logged 23 inspections with 219 total violations—an average of 9.5 violations per inspection, nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have appeared repeatedly across inspections, including employee health reporting violations cited in 7 of the past 6 inspections, management awareness violations in 3 inspections, and critical food safety issues including improper cooking temperatures, allergen awareness failures, parasite destruction, and shell stock requirements. A February 27, 2026 inspection documented 60 violations (5 high-priority, 8 intermediate, 12 basic) with an administrative complaint recommended. The March 2, 2026 inspection added 9 more violations including three employee health reporting citations, again triggering an administrative complaint recommendation. The most recent inspection on March 10, 2026 documented 3 violations with a call back extension pending.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Espana Restaurant & Tapas in Fernandina Beach: Comparison to Nassau County Averages
Espana Restaurant & Tapas in Fernandina Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 4 inspections25 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 20 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections23 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections26 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 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
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections25 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Espana Restaurant & Tapas in Fernandina Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Espana Restaurant & Tapas in Fernandina Beach last inspected?
- Espana Restaurant & Tapas in Fernandina Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 29, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
- What are the most common violations at Espana Restaurant & Tapas in Fernandina Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Espana Restaurant & Tapas in Fernandina Beach are: Toilet facilities, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Espana Restaurant & Tapas in Fernandina Beach had?
- Espana Restaurant & Tapas in Fernandina Beach has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Espana Restaurant & Tapas in Fernandina Beach find?
- Espana Restaurant & Tapas in Fernandina Beach was most recently inspected on April 29, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
- Has Espana Restaurant & Tapas in Fernandina Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Espana Restaurant & Tapas in Fernandina Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
- Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
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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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