Happy Tomato in Fernandina Beach
Last inspected:
7 S 3 St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Happy Tomato in Fernandina Beach has recorded 19 inspections since February 2022, accumulating 161 violations—an average of 8.5 per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared in nearly every inspection, with employee health policy violations cited in at least 6 separate inspections, parasite destruction violations in 8 inspections, allergen awareness violations in 3 of the last 4 inspections, and management awareness violations in 4 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on December 8, 2025 documented 30 violations including high-priority findings in employee health policy, chemical storage, allergen awareness, and shell stock requirements, and was completed with no further action. A fire safety observation on the same date noted scorch marks around an electrical outlet.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Happy Tomato in Fernandina Beach: Comparison to Nassau County Averages
Happy Tomato in Fernandina Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Happy Tomato in Fernandina Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 2 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 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 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 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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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Happy Tomato in Fernandina Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Happy Tomato in Fernandina Beach last inspected?
- Happy Tomato in Fernandina Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 8, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Happy Tomato in Fernandina Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Happy Tomato in Fernandina Beach are: Parasite destruction, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Happy Tomato in Fernandina Beach had?
- Happy Tomato in Fernandina Beach has had 19 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 Happy Tomato in Fernandina Beach find?
- Happy Tomato in Fernandina Beach was most recently inspected on December 8, 2025 with 14 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Happy Tomato in Fernandina Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Happy Tomato 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Happy Tomato in Fernandina Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Happy Tomato in Fernandina Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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