La Surena Restaurant & Store in Fernandina Beach
Last inspected:
22 S 8th St Unit 1, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034La Surena Restaurant & Store in Fernandina Beach had one substantive inspection on record, in May 2024, during which inspectors documented 18 violations including multiple priority-level findings. A lighter was stored directly above parsley and a preparation table in the kitchen; the inspector documented that the lighter was relocated to an appropriate location during the inspection. An employee was observed touching their face while wearing gloves and did not wash hands prior to food preparation; the employee removed gloves and washed hands after the inspector's intervention. Various food containers in the kitchen lacked proper date marking and discard dates; these items were dated during the inspection. The person in charge was unable to correctly answer questions related to preventing transmission of foodborne illnesses and did not ensure employees were informed of their responsibility to report health and activities related to foodborne illness. The most recent inspection on May 14, 2025 was a focused training visit with no violations documented.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
La Surena Restaurant & Store in Fernandina Beach: FDACS Inspection History (4)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Visit conducted for training purposes.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 18 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
Risk-Based Violations
3-302.11(A)(4)
Food not protected from cross contamination by storage in packages, covered
containers or wrappings. 3-302.11(A)(4)
Back storage room: Raw ribs observed in reach in freezer not stored covered.
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing
transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may
cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible
through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of
food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge unable to answer questions related to foodborne illnesses.
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2-103.11(O)
Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are
informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about
their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf
Person in charge does not ensure food employees are informed in a verifiable manner their
responsibility to report to the person in charge information related to their health and activities in regard to
foodborne illnesses.
3-501.17(A)
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and
held for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be
consumed, sold or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day of preparation
not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(A) PfPf
Kitchen: Various food containers not properly date marked. Missing discard date. COS:
Items properly dated during inspection.
x
3-501.17(B)
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and
packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24
hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at
41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day
1. 3-501.17(B) PfPf
Kitchen: Gallon of milk not properly date marked. Missing open date and discard date. COS:
Item properly dated during inspection.
x
2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food
establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread
of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal
matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
This food establishments does not have the required written procedures for the clean-up of
vomiting and diarrheal events that address the specific actions to be taken to minimize the spread of
contamination. Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events Guidance document provided.
7-201.11
Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment,
utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by
spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food,
equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP
Kitchen: Lighter stored directly above parsley and preparation table. COS: Lighter relocated
to an appropriate location.
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2-301.14
Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before
engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or
unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet
room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a
handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during
food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning
gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate
the hands. 2-301.14 PP
Kitchen: Employee touched face with gloves on. Didn't wash hands prior to food perpetration.
COS: Employee removed gloves and washed hands after being asked by inspector.
x
6-301.14
Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all
handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees.
6-301.14
Restroom: Female restroom sink does not have a hand washing sign.
Good Retail Practice Violations
4-204.11
Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature
or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest
part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety
food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is
located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to
be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Establishment: Various reach in coolers and freezers not equip with an ambient
thermometer.
3-302.12
Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and
unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is
not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12
Kitchen: Various food items in reach in cooler and spices in containers not labeled. COS:
Items labeled during inspection.
2-303.11
Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on
their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11
Kitchen: Multiple employees preparing food wearing watches.
3-304.12(C)-(F)
During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean
portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush
particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food
that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or
greater. 3-304.12(C)-(F)
Back stock room: Ice scoop not stored covered on top of ice machine.
4-903.11(A)
Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6
inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)
Retail: Various boxes of single use items stored directly on floor. COS: Boxes were moved to
an appropriate location during inspection.
4-601.11(C)
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food
residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Back stock room: Interior Surface of reach in meat cooler and freezer not clean due to
encrusted food residue.
5-501.11
Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not
kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food
not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113
Dumpster lids not closed.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Kitchen: Light cover above preparation cracked and some ceiling tiles have stains.
6-501.11
Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the
establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or
other possessions. 6-501.110
Retail: Employee food items stored in reach in cooler. COS: Items moved to a separate
location.Kitchen: Multiple employee cell phones stored on shelf above food prep area.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
La Surena Restaurant & Store in Fernandina Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Surena Restaurant & Store in Fernandina Beach last inspected?
- La Surena Restaurant & Store in Fernandina Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 14, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has La Surena Restaurant & Store in Fernandina Beach had?
- La Surena Restaurant & Store in Fernandina Beach has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of La Surena Restaurant & Store in Fernandina Beach find?
- La Surena Restaurant & Store in Fernandina Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 14, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has La Surena Restaurant & Store in Fernandina Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, La Surena Restaurant & Store in Fernandina Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at La Surena Restaurant & Store in Fernandina Beach?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at La Surena Restaurant & Store in Fernandina Beach are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf; 2-301.14: Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 P.
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