The Fairbanks House

227 S 7 St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

American

Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The Fairbanks House has been inspected seven times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 16, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Fernandina Beach restaurants, the typical score is 69; The Fairbanks House is comfortably above that bar. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles on floor in storage basement. Person in charge placed water bottles on box of wine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No device available. Operator states will order today. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

16-62-1

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. In downstairs storage area, two (2) dead roaches in glue trap. Dead roaches discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two (2) employee drinks on ledge over prep counter near prep sink in kitchen. Drinks moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. In downstairs storage area, cases of plastic bottled water stored on floor. Operator asked employee to move. **Corrective Action Taken**

08B-38-4

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. In kitchen using towel to dry. Discussed with employee

24-17-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Person drink stored with clean plates with liners, drink moved **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Clean, single-use paper liners not handled in a sanitary manner. Employee licked finger while placing liner on plates. Discussed with operator

25-30-4

Mar 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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. Ilk in reach in down stairs

02C-03-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Fairbanks House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Fairbanks House on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Fairbanks House?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Fairbanks House.

How does The Fairbanks House compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?

The Fairbanks House most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Fernandina Beach average of 69.

Has The Fairbanks House's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Fairbanks House have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Fairbanks House 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 The Fairbanks House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Fairbanks House is inspected around two times per year on average.

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