Kitchen 251 in Fernandina Beach

Last inspected:

801 Beech St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Overview

Kitchen 251 in Fernandina Beach has been emergency-closed once for rodent activity on February 22, 2022. Across 19 inspections spanning nearly four years, the facility accumulated 94 violations, averaging 4.9 per inspection—near the Florida statewide average of 5.2. However, the record shows a sharp recent deterioration: an inspection on January 6, 2026 documented 30 violations including four high-priority findings (management awareness, employee health policy, food contact surfaces, allergen awareness), prompting a Warning Issued disposition. That same facility then returned to compliance on January 15, 2026 with zero violations cited. High-priority violations appear frequently across the inspection history, with management awareness violations cited in at least four separate inspections and food contact surface violations documented repeatedly. The facility has one disciplinary action on record totaling $400 in fines. The most recent inspection on January 15, 2026 resulted in Call Back - Complied.

Most recent closure: February 22, 2022 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

19Inspections
94Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Kitchen 251 in Fernandina Beach: Comparison to Nassau County Averages

This Facility 4.9 violations / inspection 4.9 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

Kitchen 251 in Fernandina Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Kitchen 251 in Fernandina Beach
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 15:21:00

Kitchen 251 in Fernandina Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Kitchen 251 in Fernandina Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2022011600 $400.00 Feb 22, 2022 Miami (Doral)

Kitchen 251 in Fernandina Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)

— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 7 inspections26 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 8 inspections41 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Kitchen 251 in Fernandina Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kitchen 251 in Fernandina Beach last inspected?
Kitchen 251 in Fernandina Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 15, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Kitchen 251 in Fernandina Beach last shut down?
Kitchen 251 in Fernandina Beach was last shut down on February 22, 2022 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 Kitchen 251 in Fernandina Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Kitchen 251 in Fernandina Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Kitchen 251 in Fernandina Beach had?
Kitchen 251 in Fernandina Beach has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Kitchen 251 in Fernandina Beach find?
Kitchen 251 in Fernandina Beach was most recently inspected on January 15, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Kitchen 251 in Fernandina Beach ever been shut down?
Yes, Kitchen 251 in Fernandina Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
Has Kitchen 251 in Fernandina Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Kitchen 251 in Fernandina Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Kitchen 251 in Fernandina Beach been fined?
Kitchen 251 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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