Garden Street Bistro in Fernandina Beach
Last inspected:
105 S 3 St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Garden Street Bistro in Fernandina Beach has accumulated 249 violations across 30 inspections since 2017, averaging 8.3 per visit. The facility was shut down once for rodent activity. Recent enforcement shows an escalating pattern: between October and December 2024, inspectors issued an emergency order and recommended administrative complaints after finding 13 violations in a single visit. Top recurring violations involve employee health reporting, utensil sanitation, and gaps in exterior protection.
Most recent closure: October 31, 2024 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Garden Street Bistro in Fernandina Beach: Comparison to Nassau County Averages
This Facility
8.5
violations / inspection
8.5 violations per inspection
Nassau County Avg
6.36
violations / inspection
6.36 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Nassau County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Garden Street Bistro in Fernandina Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)
Garden Street Bistro in Fernandina Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025005218 | $400.00 | Oct 31, 2024 | Miami (Doral) |
Garden Street Bistro in Fernandina Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 6 inspections36 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 5 inspections22 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections31 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections37 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections23 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Garden Street Bistro in Fernandina Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Garden Street Bistro in Fernandina Beach last inspected?
- Garden Street Bistro in Fernandina Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 15, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was Garden Street Bistro in Fernandina Beach last shut down?
- Garden Street Bistro in Fernandina Beach was last shut down on October 31, 2024 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Garden Street Bistro in Fernandina Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Garden Street Bistro in Fernandina Beach are: Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Garden Street Bistro in Fernandina Beach had?
- Garden Street Bistro in Fernandina Beach has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Garden Street Bistro in Fernandina Beach find?
- Garden Street Bistro in Fernandina Beach was most recently inspected on April 15, 2026 with 14 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Garden Street Bistro in Fernandina Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Garden Street Bistro in Fernandina Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 V09 (No contamination) mean?
- Violation 09 (No contamination) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/09.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Garden Street Bistro in Fernandina Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Garden Street Bistro in Fernandina Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Garden Street Bistro in Fernandina Beach been fined?
- Garden Street Bistro in Fernandina Beach has been fined a total of $400.00 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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