Ops Pizza Kitchen & Cafe in Fernandina Beach

Last inspected:

2030 S 8 St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Overview

OPS Pizza Kitchen & Cafe in Fernandina Beach has been inspected 23 times since 2016 with 231 total violations, averaging 10.0 violations per inspection — nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has no emergency closure history. High-priority violations have been pervasive across the inspection record, with recurring findings including management awareness failures (cited in multiple recent inspections), hand washing and hygiene violations, chemical storage violations, food contact surface contamination, shell stock handling violations, and employee health policy violations. Fire safety violations documented in 2017 involved portable fire extinguisher gauge readings in the red zone. Most recent inspections show escalating enforcement: on December 16, 2025, the facility received 21 violations including two management awareness violations, improper chemical storage, and hand washing failures, prompting an administrative complaint recommendation. A prior March 18, 2025 inspection found 14 violations including multiple high-priority issues with management awareness, allergen awareness, toxic substance control, time-temperature abuse, and food condition, also recommending administrative complaint. The facility demonstrated compliance on March 27, 2025 when a callback inspection found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

23Inspections
231Violations
0Closures
5Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Ops Pizza Kitchen & Cafe in Fernandina Beach: Comparison to Nassau County Averages

This Facility 10 violations / inspection 10 violations per inspection
Nassau County Avg 6.36 violations / inspection 6.36 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Nassau County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Ops Pizza Kitchen & Cafe in Fernandina Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)

— 5 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : - From inspection on 2017-10-09: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By rear door - From follow-up inspection on 2017-10-10: Still on red - From follow-up inspection on 2017-10-18: Fixed - From follow-up inspection 2017-11-20: Fixed - From follow-up inspection 2017-12-11: Done
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : - From inspection on 2017-10-09: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By rear door - From follow-up inspection on 2017-10-10: Still on red - From follow-up inspection on 2017-10-18: Fixed - From follow-up inspection 2017-11-20: Fixed
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-10-09: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By rear door - From follow-up inspection on 2017-10-10: Still on red - From follow-up inspection on 2017-10-18: Fixed
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-10-09: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By rear door - From follow-up inspection on 2017-10-10: Still on red
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By rear door
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

Ops Pizza Kitchen & Cafe in Fernandina Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)

— 3 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— 3 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V41 Toilet facilities
— 2 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 3 inspections38 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V09 No contamination
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
V43 Premises maintained
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities
— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V41 Toilet facilities
— 7 inspections41 violations · 21 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V16 Proper cooking temps
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Ops Pizza Kitchen & Cafe in Fernandina Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ops Pizza Kitchen & Cafe in Fernandina Beach last inspected?
Ops Pizza Kitchen & Cafe in Fernandina Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 16, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Ops Pizza Kitchen & Cafe in Fernandina Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Ops Pizza Kitchen & Cafe in Fernandina Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Toilet facilities.
How many health inspections has Ops Pizza Kitchen & Cafe in Fernandina Beach had?
Ops Pizza Kitchen & Cafe in Fernandina Beach has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Ops Pizza Kitchen & Cafe in Fernandina Beach find?
Ops Pizza Kitchen & Cafe in Fernandina Beach was most recently inspected on December 16, 2025 with 9 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Ops Pizza Kitchen & Cafe in Fernandina Beach ever been shut down?
No, Ops Pizza Kitchen & Cafe in Fernandina Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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.
Has Ops Pizza Kitchen & Cafe in Fernandina Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Ops Pizza Kitchen & Cafe in Fernandina Beach has 5 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Ops Pizza Kitchen & Cafe in Fernandina Beach operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Ops Pizza Kitchen and Cafe (2017-2017).

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