Ocean Coast Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach
Last inspected:
2707 Sadler Rd, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Ocean Coast Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach averaged 5.5 violations per inspection across 21 inspections from 2021 to January 2025, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health reporting violations appeared in at least three separate inspections (November 2024, March 2023), and hand washing violations were cited in November 2024. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Fire safety violations were documented in 2018 and 2019 for propane tanks larger than code-permitted size stored inside the building. The most recent inspection on January 13, 2025 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation after two intermediate violations were found, including improper hand and arm washing and employee health reporting issues.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ocean Coast Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach: Comparison to Nassau County Averages
Ocean Coast Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Ocean Coast Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 6 inspections33 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection14 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Ocean Coast Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ocean Coast Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach last inspected?
- Ocean Coast Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 13, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Ocean Coast Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ocean Coast Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach are: Outer openings protected, Proper ventilation, Premises clean.
- How many health inspections has Ocean Coast Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach had?
- Ocean Coast Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ocean Coast Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach find?
- Ocean Coast Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach was most recently inspected on January 13, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Ocean Coast Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Ocean Coast Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
- Has Ocean Coast Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Ocean Coast Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Ocean Coast Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Breakwater Hotel at the Beach (2018).
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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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