Salt Life Food Shack in Fernandina Beach
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17 N Fletcher Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Salt Life Food Shack in Fernandina Beach has 20 inspections on record since 2022, averaging 9.5 violations per inspection—nearly double the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. However, the inspection record reveals a serious and persistent pattern of employee health and handwashing violations. Employee health reporting violations (sick workers or failure to exclude/restrict ill staff) appeared in 8 of the past 8 inspections from August 2025 back through January 2025, indicating systemic failure in health policy compliance. Proper hand and arm washing violations were cited in at least 6 inspections across the record. In the two most recent inspections (July 31 and August 19, 2025), both complaint-driven, the facility accumulated 30 combined violations with 3 high-priority handwashing violations, 4 high-priority employee health violations, and violations for failure to provide consumer advisories on raw or undercooked foods. The July 31 inspection resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation—formal state enforcement action. The August 19 inspection, also complaint-driven, was completed with no further action, but the high volume of violations in a short timeframe demonstrates ongoing non-compliance. Management awareness violations (failure to ensure compliance) have been cited in at least 6 inspections. The facility also shows a pattern of shellfish handling violations (shell stock requirements, parasite destruction) across multiple inspections, relevant given Fernandina Beach's coastal location and proximity to raw seafood operations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Salt Life Food Shack in Fernandina Beach: Comparison to Nassau County Averages
Salt Life Food Shack in Fernandina Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections27 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections38 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Salt Life Food Shack in Fernandina Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Salt Life Food Shack in Fernandina Beach last inspected?
- Salt Life Food Shack in Fernandina Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 19, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Salt Life Food Shack in Fernandina Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Salt Life Food Shack in Fernandina Beach are: Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Salt Life Food Shack in Fernandina Beach had?
- Salt Life Food Shack in Fernandina Beach has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Salt Life Food Shack in Fernandina Beach find?
- Salt Life Food Shack in Fernandina Beach was most recently inspected on August 19, 2025 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Salt Life Food Shack in Fernandina Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Salt Life Food Shack in Fernandina Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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 V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
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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.
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