Surf Sand

2801 Atlantic Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Passed re-check · Sep 29, 2026 Directions
79
Fair BiteKarma score 79 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 4 of 4 graded inspections since 2025.
  • Last inspected Sep 29, 2026: passed with no violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized, cited 2 times, plus 1 other repeat issue.
  • 4 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Sep 29

    Callback Reinspection

    No violations

  3. Passed Sep 28

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • Critical No presence or breeding of insects/rodents/pests; no live animals; outer openings protected
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
    • Minor Non-food contact surfaces clean
    • Minor Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges
  4. 2025
  5. Passed Dec 2

    Routine Inspection

    5 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
    • Critical Food protection, cross-contamination
    • Minor Chemicals/toxic substances
    • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • Minor Single-service and single-use items
  6. Passed Jan 24

    Routine Inspection

    3 violations
    • Minor Employee health knowledge; ill/symptomatic employee present
    • Minor Food protection, cross-contamination
    • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign

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