Tortuga Jacks in Fernandina Beach
Last inspected:
1998 S Fletcher Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Tortuga Jacks in Fernandina Beach has been inspected 11 times since August 2022, accumulating 58 violations—an average of 5.3 per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have appeared in 8 of the 11 inspections, including recurring citations for employee health policy violations (cited in 3 inspections), proper hand and arm washing (3 inspections), chemical storage (2 inspections), management awareness (3 inspections), and time as a control measure (3 inspections). The most recent inspection on March 10, 2026 identified 18 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy, chemical storage, consumer advisory, and hand washing. The inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tortuga Jacks in Fernandina Beach: Comparison to Nassau County Averages
Tortuga Jacks in Fernandina Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 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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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Tortuga Jacks in Fernandina Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tortuga Jacks in Fernandina Beach last inspected?
- Tortuga Jacks in Fernandina Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 10, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Tortuga Jacks in Fernandina Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tortuga Jacks in Fernandina Beach are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Tortuga Jacks in Fernandina Beach had?
- Tortuga Jacks in Fernandina Beach has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tortuga Jacks in Fernandina Beach find?
- Tortuga Jacks in Fernandina Beach was most recently inspected on March 10, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tortuga Jacks in Fernandina Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Tortuga Jacks in Fernandina Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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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.
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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