BOAT HOUSE

dba TOP SHELF MARGARITA LLC

About this restaurant

Boat House is a seafood and steak restaurant located at 30 South 2nd Street in Fernandina Beach with seating for 150 guests. The restaurant operates as a seating establishment under the license holder Top Shelf Margarita LLC. Reviews describe it as a seafood-focused restaurant on Amelia Island, and the business offers both dine-in and outdoor seating options.

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C

Food Safety Grade

Fair

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

Location

Address
30 S 2 ST
FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034
DBPR District
District 5 — Jacksonville (licenses expire June)
County (Region Code)
Dixie (code 15)
Seating
150 seats

License

License Number
SEA5501191
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Jun 1, 2027
Last Inspection
Feb 25, 2026
Date Result Expand
May 18, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V13
Parasite destruction
Parasite destruction procedures not followed
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
Class: Food Visit ID: 13640800 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Apr 28, 2026
Callback
 Call Back - Complied

No violation details recorded for this inspection.

Class: Food Visit ID: 13640746 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Feb 25, 2026
Warning Issued

Violations Found

H · V02 ×2
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V08 ×2
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V10 ×2
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V21
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
H · V22 ×2
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V25
Allergen awareness
No allergen awareness demonstrated
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V33 ×2
Proper cooling equipment
Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
Class: Food Visit ID: 10898899 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food