AMELIA HOTEL AT THE BEACH
1997 S FLETCHER AVE, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 904-206-5600
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 23 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front reach in cooler in buffet area, cream cheese 51F and yogurt 55F (items NOT listed on time control). Reach in cooler door constantly opened during breakfast service. Door kept closed to lower temperature.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2017036565 | Jul 25, 2017 | Aug 8, 2017 | $160 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On buffet line, scrambled egg (126F - Hot Holding); baked potatoes (127F - Hot Holding). Employee in charge of breakfast stated items have been out approximately 3 hours. Employee will turn warmers up more from now on.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. When arrived, clean wiping clothes and red sanitizer bucket in handwash sink in kitchen. Employee moved items.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No manager training for establishment. Establishment already on open warning for no certified food manager training. General manager has class scheduled for June 9 in Orange Park.
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Stacy C food handler training provided through unapproved trainer (Servsafe).
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In back room on storage table, employee drink cup on table next to plastic utensils and food items. Employee moved cup.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In back storage closet, case of cups and box of plastic wrap on floor.
May 26, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Only employee for food service area has unapproved food handler training through servsafe. No one on property is certified food manager certified. Operator thought training was for manager.
Mar 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler in kitchen area, metal pan covered with aluminum foil of sausage patties (50F - Cold Holding); folded egg patty (51F - Cold Holding). Employee stated folded eggs were placed in cooler last night and the sausage has been in cooler since Sunday. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in kitchen area, metal pan covered with aluminum foil of sausage patties (50F - Cold Holding); folded egg patty (51F - Cold Holding). Employee stated folded eggs were placed in cooler last night and the sausage has been in cooler since Sunday. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of disinfectant on counter net to clean dishes. Employee moved spray bottle.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Only employee for food service area has unapproved food handler training through servsafe. No one on property is certified food manager certified. Operator thought training was for manager.
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only employee for food service area training provided through unapproved ServSafe food handler training.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In storage closet in back room and maintenance closet single service items in boxes on floor.
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front reach in cooler in buffet area, cream cheese 51F and yogurt 55F (items NOT listed on time control). Reach in cooler door constantly opened during breakfast service. Door kept closed to lower temperature.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In small storage closet near kitchen, canisters of chafing fuel stored next to single use plates. Fuel moved and stored correctly.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of milk opened yesterday morning stored in silver reach in cooler in kitchen. Milk dated.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee trained through ServSafe only - ServSafe only is not an approved program for employee food handlers.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style tiles in kitchen are not sealed/painted.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light fixture in kitchen area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in black reach in cooler in buffet area. Thermometer placed inside.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Waffle toppings, moved
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.