CIAO ITALIAN EATERY

dba LUCAS ON CENTRE LLC

About this restaurant

CIAO ITALIAN EATERY is a seating restaurant with 200 seats located at 614 Centre Street in downtown Fernandina Beach, operated by Lucas On Centre LLC. The restaurant serves traditional Italian cuisine in a modern, casual setting and is open Monday through Saturday with varying evening hours (closed Tuesdays). Reviews describe the establishment as emphasizing fine ingredients, attentive service, and charming ambiance.

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F

Food Safety Grade

Poor

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
614 CENTRE ST
FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034
Phone
904.335.1505
DBPR District
District 5 — Jacksonville (licenses expire June)
County (Region Code)
Dixie (code 15)
Seating
200 seats

License

License Number
SEA5500342
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Jun 1, 2027
Last Inspection
Apr 22, 2026
Date Result Expand
Apr 22, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V06 ×2
Handwashing facilities
Inadequate handwashing facilities
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V36 ×2
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food Visit ID: 13627356 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Apr 22, 2026
Callback
Call Back - Complied

No violation details recorded for this inspection.

Class: Food Visit ID: 13627308 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Feb 5, 2026
Administrative complaint recommended

Violations Found

H · V01 ×2
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V03 ×2
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V06
Handwashing facilities
Inadequate handwashing facilities
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V14 ×2
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V41 ×2
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food Visit ID: 10934025 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food