Pogo's Kitchen in Fernandina Beach
Last inspected:
1408 Lewis St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Pogo's Kitchen in Fernandina Beach has been inspected 18 times since 2016, accumulating 111 violations—an average of 6.2 per inspection, exceeding the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent concern, particularly employee health policy violations (appearing in 6 of the last 7 inspections), shell stock handling requirements (cited in 5 of the last 7 inspections), and proper hand and arm washing (cited multiple times). On May 6, 2025, an inspector documented four high-priority violations including employee health policy, hand washing, shell stock requirements, and parasite destruction, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation. Two days later on May 8, a call-back inspection found no violations and was marked compliant. The facility has experienced no emergency closures on record.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pogo's Kitchen in Fernandina Beach: Comparison to Nassau County Averages
Pogo's Kitchen in Fernandina Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Pogo's Kitchen in Fernandina Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pogo's Kitchen in Fernandina Beach last inspected?
- Pogo's Kitchen in Fernandina Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 8, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Pogo's Kitchen in Fernandina Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pogo's Kitchen in Fernandina Beach are: Employee health policy, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Pogo's Kitchen in Fernandina Beach had?
- Pogo's Kitchen in Fernandina Beach has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pogo's Kitchen in Fernandina Beach find?
- Pogo's Kitchen in Fernandina Beach was most recently inspected on May 8, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Pogo's Kitchen in Fernandina Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Pogo's Kitchen in Fernandina Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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