How many health inspections has TIMOTI'S SEAFOOD SHAK had?

TIMOTI'S SEAFOOD SHAK has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has TIMOTI'S SEAFOOD SHAK ever been shut down?

No, TIMOTI'S SEAFOOD SHAK has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at TIMOTI'S SEAFOOD SHAK?

The most frequently cited violations at TIMOTI'S SEAFOOD SHAK are: Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements.

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 V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

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.

TIMOTI'S SEAFOOD SHAK

21 N 3 ST, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Nassau County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: TIMOTIS FRY SHAK LLC · License: SEA5501090

TIMOTI'S SEAFOOD SHAK in Fernandina Beach, FL has 21 inspections on record with 158 total violations (7.5 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

21Inspections

158Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 25, 2025

Inspection History (21)

Feb 25, 2025 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sep 30, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 24, 2024 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 5, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 12, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

Jan 31, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 30, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 10, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 19, 2021 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 18, 2021 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 23, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 29, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 19, 2020 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 6, 2020 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 12, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Apr 3, 2018 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 13, 2017 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

May 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V09 No contamination

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

How Does This Facility Compare?

TIMOTI'S SEAFOOD SHAK has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Nassau County average of 0.18 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.93.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has TIMOTI'S SEAFOOD SHAK had?: TIMOTI'S SEAFOOD SHAK has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has TIMOTI'S SEAFOOD SHAK ever been shut down?: No, TIMOTI'S SEAFOOD SHAK has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at TIMOTI'S SEAFOOD SHAK?: The most frequently cited violations at TIMOTI'S SEAFOOD SHAK are: Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements.

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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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