AMELIA RIVER GOLF CLUB
4477 BUCCANEER TRAIL, Amelia Island FL 32034 · 904-491-8500
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found One small flying insect under triple sink. Operator killed insect.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2016016605 | Mar 29, 2016 | Apr 21, 2016 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Employee primed machine and retested at 50ppm chlorine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid in caddy at mop sink.
Floor/wall/ceiling/ceiling vent soiled/has accumulation of debris. Vents and surrounding ceiling tiles above make line and in the dishroom have dust. Floor under the fryer with grease build up.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of kitchen oven with food debris.
Dec 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish washer not releasing sanitizer onto dishes, 0ppm chlorine test, operator was able to get dish machine running 2nd test 150ppm chlorine.
Live, small flying insects found One small flying insect under triple sink. Operator killed insect.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed half and half in lobby for self serve at 57F cold holding set out since 7AM, educated operator on putting half and half on Time as a public health paperwork, operator filled out paperwork. Observed corn beef hash at 46F, and Ham 47F in reach in cooler on cook line all items cold holding, operator stated they had been out for 1 hour, operator placed corn both food items in walk in cooler, 2nd temps taken 1 hour later, corn beef hash 41F, Ham 42F cold holding
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed white board cleaner and markers above food prep table at end of cook line. Operator relocated all items.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vaccum breaker on hose bibb outside by storage. No vacuum breaker on mop sink hose bibb on non chemical side of splitter.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers poached eggs, and over easy eggs, eggs are shelled eggs and not pasteurized, menu has no disclosure. Manager updated menus to show disclosure.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator had a sanitizer bucket set up with quaternary sanitizer but no quaternary test strips.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank behind bar not properly secured.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker on food prep table at end of cook line. Operator relocated speaker.
Food stored on floor. Observed soda syrup box on floor in storage area. Operator picked food item up off the ground.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from oven handles operator removed the tongs.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups on floor of storage shed. Operator picked items up off floor Single serve cups on ice machine outside not inverted or protected.
Mar 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two (2) cans of black beans are dented.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 0ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Near pass through window, container of shredded cheese 50F. Cheese placed out approximately 15 minutes prior. More ice was added to ice bath for cheese to cool.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. In walk in cooler, cooked beef and cooked chicken pulled from freezer did not have date marked when pulled. Manager dated products.
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 opened can (energy drink) in bar.
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 in self serve coffee bar area across from bar lacking information.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk in cooler, hot dogs 79F-93F cooling for approximately 2.75 hours. Hot dogs discarded. See stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk in cooler, hot dogs 79F-93F cooling for approximately 2.75 hours. Hot dogs discarded. See stop sale.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Bartender coming out of kitchen touched face and immediately handled clean containers without washing hands. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in flip top cooler, hard boiled eggs and cut tomatoes 50F. Lid for cooler constantly opened during lunch rush. Lid kept closed to cool.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where black hose is attached.
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. Cook on cook line drinking from styrofoam cup. Cook placed lid on container.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall near hand washing sink in kitchen across from pass through window.
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 for self service by coffee bar do not have proper labeling.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on cutting board. Moved
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on prep table, moved
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb outside near walk in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink over prep area, moved
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on prep table, moved
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on prep table. 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.