Salty Pelican Bar & Grill in Fernandina Beach
Last inspected:
12 N Front St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Salty Pelican Bar & Grill in Fernandina Beach has accumulated 229 violations across 28 inspections since 2017, averaging 8.2 per visit. The facility has faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $400 fine. Recent inspections show a pattern of recurring non-compliance, with violations spiking to 11 in both October and November 2024, then 11 again in October 2025. The most frequently cited violations involve employee health reporting, proper ventilation, and food contact surface sanitation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Salty Pelican Bar & Grill in Fernandina Beach: Comparison to Nassau County Averages
This Facility
8.2
violations / inspection
8.2 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
Salty Pelican Bar & Grill in Fernandina Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2020055518 | $400.00 | Sep 24, 2020 | Fort Lauderdale |
Salty Pelican Bar & Grill in Fernandina Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 4 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections40 violations · 28 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Salty Pelican Bar & Grill in Fernandina Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Salty Pelican Bar & Grill in Fernandina Beach last inspected?
- Salty Pelican Bar & Grill in Fernandina Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 7, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Salty Pelican Bar & Grill in Fernandina Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Salty Pelican Bar & Grill in Fernandina Beach are: Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Salty Pelican Bar & Grill in Fernandina Beach had?
- Salty Pelican Bar & Grill in Fernandina Beach has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Salty Pelican Bar & Grill in Fernandina Beach find?
- Salty Pelican Bar & Grill in Fernandina Beach was most recently inspected on October 7, 2025 with 11 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Salty Pelican Bar & Grill in Fernandina Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Salty Pelican Bar & Grill 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 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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Salty Pelican Bar & Grill in Fernandina Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Salty Pelican Bar & Grill in Fernandina Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Salty Pelican Bar & Grill in Fernandina Beach been fined?
- Salty Pelican Bar & Grill in Fernandina Beach has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) 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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