How many health inspections has PATIO PLACE had?

PATIO PLACE has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has PATIO PLACE ever been shut down?

No, PATIO PLACE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at PATIO PLACE?

The most frequently cited violations at PATIO PLACE are: Proper sewage disposal, Approved food source, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?

HYGIENE INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURE: Without adequate handwashing facilities, proper hand hygiene is impossible. Studies show handwashing compliance drops to 5% when sinks are inaccessible or poorly equipped. No hot water means grease and biofilms remain on hands. No soap reduces bacterial removal from 99.9% to 25%. No towels means wet hands spread 1,000x more bacteria. Provide handwashing facilities with: hot and cold running water (minimum 100°F), soap in dispensers, single-use paper towels or air dryers, waste receptacle. Sinks must be accessible at all times — never blocked by equipment, supplies, or used for other purposes. Install handwashing signs in employee language(s).

PATIO PLACE

416 ASH ST, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Nassau County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: PATIO AT 5TH ASH LLC · License: SEA5501136

PATIO PLACE in Fernandina Beach, FL has 26 inspections on record with 181 total violations (7 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

26Inspections

181Violations

0Closures

Data current as of January 23, 2025

Inspection History (26)

Jan 23, 2025 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 11, 2024 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

Jun 24, 2024 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 11, 2024 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Feb 26, 2024 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Feb 19, 2024 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V11 Food in good condition

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 22, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 30, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Oct 23, 2023 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 10, 2023 — Complaint Partial· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 8, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

Oct 5, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 3, 2022 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Apr 4, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Feb 9, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V24 Toxic substance control

Nov 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Apr 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Aug 28, 2019 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V09 No contamination

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 18, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Apr 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Dec 5, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Nov 30, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

May 3, 2017 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

How Does This Facility Compare?

PATIO PLACE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Nassau County average of 0.18 closures per facility. It has averaged 7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.93.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has PATIO PLACE had?: PATIO PLACE has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has PATIO PLACE ever been shut down?: No, PATIO PLACE has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at PATIO PLACE?: The most frequently cited violations at PATIO PLACE are: Proper sewage disposal, Approved food source, Proper hand/arm washing.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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Last verified: January 23, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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