3 Kings Cafe & Catering
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
86
Score
3 Kings Cafe & Catering appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 4, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Fernandina Beach restaurant scores 68. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 6/1/25. Operator renewed online, trace number 35241401; validation number 258398583 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: No change **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed splash proof formula bleach used for triple sink per person in charge. Discussed with person in charge, personal in charge had employee bring regular chlorine bleach without additives. **Corrected On-Site**
22-48-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 6/1/25. Operator renewed online, trace number 35241401; validation number 258398583 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes in top portion of reach in cooler at beginning of cook line where at 44F, operator closed top of cooler, 2nd temp taken 30 minutes later 43F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw oysters over ready to eat unpackaged fries in reach in freezer at end cook line. Operator moved fries from under raw oysters. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operators stated that he cooks eggs based on how the customer wants them ordered but has no consumer advisory on the menu. Emailed operator a consumer advisory, operator printed consumer advisory and put in on display where customers can see it. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed black bean, baked beans, and collar greens not date marked in reach in cooler across from Triple sink, asked operator when the food items had been prepared operator stated 11/28/2025. Operator placed date markings on all food. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink by reach in freezer at end of cook line has no running hot water operator stated that there is a work order in for it.
27-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license is not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches under triple sink. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in kitchen area above triple sink has a hole in it.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in all reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on deep freezer by point of sale system heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
32
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 23, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 06/01/2025. Operator called during inspection to update. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-17-3
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Four (4) live roaches observed in kitchen area by cook line. Live roaches killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately sixty-nine (69) rodent droppings observed in establishment - nineteen (19) behind chest freezer in seating area by dry food storage area and approximately fifty (50) in corner of dry food storage area adjacent to seating area. Manager began sweeping up droppings. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Rodent rub marks/evidence of gnawing present along walls/ceilings. In dry food storage area, ceiling tile above reach in cooler appears to be chewed/gnawed. Ceiling tile removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-18-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Four (4) tanks in dry food storage area. Tanks removed from establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style tiles in dry food storage are not sealed/painted. Establishment will be replacing tiles. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Four (4) dead roaches observed in kitchen near cook line. Dead roaches discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in kitchen area. Floor in dry food storage area.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking equipment in kitchen. Operator states cleaning company is scheduled next month. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
43
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed twenty-nine (29) live roaches in establishment: nine (9) on prep shelf holder in kitchen near cook line, fourteen (14) coming out of two holes on wall behind reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen, two (2) below triple sink in kitchen and four (4) on floor below reach in freezer in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Five (5) live roaches observed in kitchen. Live roaches killed and discarded. Inspector notes six (6) dead roaches were also observed. All dead roaches were discarded. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
86
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In white chest freezer in dining area, opened case of raw Philly meat stored over raw fish. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In stand up reach in cooler across from triple sink, raw ground beef stored over raw bacon (pork). Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed twenty-nine (29) live roaches in establishment: nine (9) on prep shelf holder in kitchen near cook line, fourteen (14) coming out of two holes on wall behind reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen, two (2) below triple sink in kitchen and four (4) on floor below reach in freezer in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler drawer below grill, pork, shrimp and chicken 47F. Items placed into drawers approximately 90 minutes prior. Drawers constantly opened during lunch. Drawers kept closed to cool items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In large reach in cooler across from triple sink, container of milk opened three (3) days prior not dated.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink near triple sink in kitchen.
31B-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave by ice machine.
22-08-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank near soda machine near cash register. Tanks in dry food storage area.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style tiles in dry food storage are not sealed/painted. Work order in to replace. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license could be provided. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line does not have hair restraint. Cook placed on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple areas in kitchen and dry food storage room. Work order has been placed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment in kitchen. Floor in mop sink closet room. Floor in dry storage room. Ceiling vents in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in white chest freezers in dining area.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Signs missing at all three (3) hand washing sinks. Inspector emailed hand washing signs. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink in mop sink closet. Multiple reach in cooler gaskets for reach in coolers in kitchen. Exterior of reach in freezer in kitchen. Fan cover for stand up reach in cooler in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Large reach in cooler across from triple sink.
29-49-6
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in dry food storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
25
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In white reach in freezer (right) in dining area, opened raw ground beef stored over ready to eat onion rings. In stand up reach in freezer in kitchen, opened raw beef stored over french fries. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In cooler drawers on cook line, raw ground beef stored over raw fish and shrimp. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler on cook line, cheese 58F. Cheese placed into reach in cooler approximately 60 minutes prior. Cheese removed and placed into stand up reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All food handler certifications expired. Manager called to order books to re-certify food handlers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Only certified food manager certification expired 08/22/2024. Manager called ServSafe to schedule exam. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serves undercooked eggs and burgers but does not have consumer advisory. Inspector emailed advisory. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-02-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged cookies near front counter do not have any labeling information. Cookies removed and will be handed out by staff. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink on cook line. Hand washing sink near entrance to kitchen. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in dry storage area.
36-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelves of chip rack near front counter.
14-45-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line does not have restraint. Cook placed on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cook line ambient air temperature is 66F.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor on cook line in kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor in dry storage area.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of oil in dry storage area. Oil moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
29
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
78
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink near triple sink, provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk and ham, dated at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
82
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Reach in cooler with raw chicken wings over raw ribs, moved to stored correctly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Quat test strips. Instead of chlorine
16-32-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
70
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk, dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 3 Kings Cafe & Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 3 Kings Cafe & Catering on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 3 Kings Cafe & Catering?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 3 Kings Cafe & Catering.
How does 3 Kings Cafe & Catering compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?
3 Kings Cafe & Catering most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fernandina Beach average of 68.
Has 3 Kings Cafe & Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 3 Kings Cafe & Catering have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 3 Kings Cafe & Catering means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is 3 Kings Cafe & Catering inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 3 Kings Cafe & Catering is inspected around four times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants