Pogo's Kitchen
Last inspected: May 8, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Pogo's Kitchen seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on May 8, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Fernandina Beach average 69, so Pogo's Kitchen is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment serves raw hamachi but does not have proof of parasite destruction for this item. Chef emailed purveyor and obtained letter. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage area, one dented can of artichokes.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Dishwasher handled soiled dishes, placed gloves on to handle clean dishes without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at bar is blocked by buckets. Buckets removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu has items designated under a heading of "raw/chilled". Menu items need to be identified individually as raw and identification needs to lead to a consumer advisory on menu. Establishment used asterisks to identify items and to consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No device available.
16-62-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets and keys stored on shelf under server area with wine buckets and glassware. Jackets/keys moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees working with food in kitchen. Some placed on hats. **Corrective Action Taken**
13-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink on cook line. Hand washing sinks in both men's and women's restrooms in dining areas. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. In prep area, shelf under prep table is rusted.
14-47-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In dry storage area, plastic containers stored on top shelf of rack not inverted. Chef inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar cubes on shelf at bar. Container labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee in kitchen drinking out of cup without straw and lid. Cup discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
33
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. Chile butter made onsite, dated 5-16 **Warning**
01B-28-5
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Vacuum seals cooked and raw foods stored more than 48hours **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Knife sharpener stored between cooler and prep table, moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Person drink on prep table moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
70
Dec 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
90
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spoons in sink, moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Bottle of yellow substance, labeled oil **Corrected On-Site**
02D-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Lotion stored near clean pans, moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drink on cook line coolers, discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink on line,
31B-04-4
70
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Alan expired 10-26-22
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Lasagna in reach in cooler from freezer, no date marking Manager dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-08-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Blue lid on corn meal, replaced **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer with built up ice on chart and right hand sign of freezer
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handsink near ice cream freezer
31B-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In corn meal, moved **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Lids for fryers stored on floor next to ice machine, moved to store correctly **Corrective Action Taken**
24-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer packaged sausage on floor, moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pogo's Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pogo's Kitchen on file is from May 8, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pogo's Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pogo's Kitchen.
How does Pogo's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?
Pogo's Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fernandina Beach average of 69.
Has Pogo's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pogo's Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pogo's Kitchen 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 Pogo's Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pogo's Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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