Story & Song Bookstore Bistro

1430 Park Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 · Map

4 Warning

Latest state inspection: Oct. 23, 2026 (Routine - Food)
4 violations (1 high-priority). Warning issued: the inspector will come back to check that violations are fixed.

What the inspector found on Oct. 23, 2026

  • High Priority Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line, cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding). Tomatoes in small white bowl stored on top of pans. Employee stated they are put in top of cooler approximately an hour ago when they opened. Employee switched tomatoes to pan and put in top of reach in cooler instead of sliced oranges. Fixed during the inspection.
  • Intermediate Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water provided at handwash sink in handicap stall in women's restroom.
  • Basic Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on bottom shelf of prep table in kitchen with containers of sugar/flour and clean equipment. Employees moved drinks. Fixed during the inspection. Repeat violation.
  • Basic Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of toilet paper stored on floor in women's restroom under sinks. Operator moved case off floor. Fixed during the inspection.

From the Florida Division of Hotels and Restaurants inspection report. Read the state's report.

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Inspection history

DateViolationsResult
Oct. 23, 2026 4 Warning Warning Issued Routine - Food · 4 violations (1 high-priority) (1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic) · State report
  • High Priority Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line, cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding). Tomatoes in small white bowl stored on top of pans. Employee stated they are put in top of cooler approximately an hour ago when they opened. Employee switched tomatoes to pan and put in top of reach in cooler instead of sliced oranges. Fixed during the inspection.
  • Intermediate Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water provided at handwash sink in handicap stall in women's restroom.
  • Basic Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on bottom shelf of prep table in kitchen with containers of sugar/flour and clean equipment. Employees moved drinks. Fixed during the inspection. Repeat violation.
  • Basic Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of toilet paper stored on floor in women's restroom under sinks. Operator moved case off floor. Fixed during the inspection.

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Inspection results are from Florida DBPR's public food service inspection data and are updated every morning. Diners' star rating and review count are from Google Maps. High-priority violations are those that could directly contribute to foodborne illness or injury. An inspection is a snapshot of one visit, and many problems are fixed on the spot. To see the official report, search this business on DBPR's license and inspection lookup (license 5501157). Search another restaurant.