The Loop
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025
64
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at The Loop, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 18, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to other Fernandina Beach restaurants (averaging 69), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Tomatoes cut at 9:00am 47F at 1:00pm. Manager spread tomatoes on sheet tray and placed in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-06-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cut tomatoes stacked in deep plastic containers did not cool to 41F within four hours. Manager placed on sheet tray and moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice shoot on both soda machines is soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Found plastic containers wet nesting on shelf in kitchen near walk in cooler
24-08-4
Basic - Wall in disrepair at front counter area. Wall is taped.
36-24-5
64
Mar 25, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Breaker missing at both ends of splitter on outside faucet in patio area. Manager states he has breakers and will place on today. Inspector notes that breaker is present above splitter and manager was unaware that breakers are needed on ends. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in front counter prep area blocked by small white reach in freezer and bus tub. Items moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working in front counter prep area. Employee placed on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in mop sink area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Green dumpster outside of establishment. Lid closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Two sets of utility vice grips on counter on cook line in kitchen. Grips moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled cloth in red sanitizer bucket at end of cook line. Cloth removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
61
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line near fryers, potato chips reheated yesterday 66F stored overnight at room temperature. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line near fryers, potato chips reheated yesterday 66F stored overnight at room temperature. See stop sale.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored on shelf near front counter with single use foam cups. Bottle moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style tiles in dry storage food closet are not sealed/painted.
36-37-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Ice machine in kitchen. Manager states that duct tape is temporary until parts arrive. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
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 drinking from cup in kitchen on cook line. Employee took drink into dining area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on top of small reach in cooler on cook line. Phone moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Wall under dish machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Blue floor fan on cook line in kitchen. Counter under drink dispensers in dining area.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour by pizza make area in kitchen. Container labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
45
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on cook line, raw ground beef stored over ready to eat mushrooms. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler on main cook line, dip sauce (made with buttermilk) 53F. Sauce placed into service approximately 4.75 hours prior. Sauce discarded. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at the both ends of the splitter for mop sink faucet where two black hoses are attached.
29-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler on main cook line, dip sauce (made with buttermilk) 53F. Sauce placed into service approximately 4.75 hours prior. Sauce discarded. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in laundry/storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on dryer in small storage area.
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and wall near ice machine in kitchen. Ceiling vent above prep table near walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
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. Cookies displayed at front counter for customer self service. Cookies moved behind counter for employee service. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single use spoons on floor near front counter.
25-05-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall in small prep area near walk in cooler has unsealed piece of wood attached.
36-30-4
39
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Temporary interruption at handsinks.
27-01-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear containers stacked wet, bsck drying area
24-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler
36-34-5
74
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stored on pizza cooler, moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink over cooler, moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
82
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Robert and malissa
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal and clear containers stacked wet on rack
24-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on line,
29-49-6
82
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with purple substance, manager labeled degreaser **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Single door reach in cooler,
29-49-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Loop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Loop on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Loop?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Loop.
How does The Loop compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?
The Loop most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Fernandina Beach average of 69.
Has The Loop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Loop have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Loop means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Loop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Loop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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