BOB'S STEAK & CHOP HOUSE
80 AMELIA VILLAGE CIR, Amelia Island FL 32034 · 904.432.2206
Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed three (3) live flying insects in dry storage room near bag- in- box sodas.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed three (3) live flying insects in dry storage room near bag- in- box sodas.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line across from oven, crab cake (56F - Cold Holding); raw scallops (52F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (55F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (56F - Cold Holding). Operator stated all items pulled from walk-in cooler 2 hours prior and stocked into cooler. Ambient air of cooler 54F. Operator put ice on all products and will call company to come look at cooler.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach in cooler at server station, half and half opened Saturday and not date marked. Operator date marked container.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black residue.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks not secured in dry storage room near bag- in- box soda rack.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple clean pans stacked before properly air drying.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor of walk-in freezer soiled with food debris and ice. Also, floor in dry storage room under shelving soiled with debris.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash build up on ground around dumpster.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on piping behind fan unit.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In white bins of sugar and flour, handles of scoops in product. Operator removed handles from items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple hood filters above cook line soiled with grease. Also, multiple gaskets on cook line and prep area soiled with food debris. Also, fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled with dust/mold-like substance build up.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of salad reach in cooler in prep area.
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In walk-in cooler and in small cooler in server station, milk opened yesterday not date marked. Manager had employee labeled containers with yesterday's date.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen have deep grooves/stained.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar, handwash sink has dump tray for ice in sink. Employee removed tray.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink near employee kitchen bathroom. Manager refilled paper towels.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water handle broken and hot water not working at handwash sink by office.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold-like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottom on clean side of dish area next to clean dishes. Manager discarded drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on clean side of dish area next to clean dishes. Manager had employee move bag. Also, in dry storage room, employee bag and jacket hanging on corner of food storage rack. Manager moved employee belonging into office.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean pan rack across from 3 compartment sink stacked before properly air drying.
Equipment in poor repair. Lids to salad cooler in kitchen broken/in disrepair in corners. Also, flip top reach in cooler on cook line handle to lid missing.
Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Tube along ceiling above cook line soiled with dust. Also, ceiling vents and surrounding tiles on cook line soiled with dust. Also, floor in dish area soiled with black residue. Also, floor in walk-in cooler soiled with food debris. Also, under reach in coolers in bar area soiled with debris.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris. Also, on soda machines in server area soiled with debris around nozzles. Employee cleaned.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of cooler on cook line at end near dish area soiled with food debris. Also, reach in cooler behind bar area used to store bottled beer soiled with mold-like substance.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom of salad reach in cooler near office, standing water in lower back.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. On cook line, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Manager remade and rechecked at 100ppm.
May 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, container of risotto prepared ten (10) days prior. Risotto discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In reach in cooler in salad prep area of kitchen, five (5) thawed packages of tuna are unopened. Tuna discarded. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at the ends of the splitter for faucet near walk in cooler.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In server reach in cooler in kitchen, container of milk and cream opened two (2) days prior does not have date. Chef dated items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at server area near bar. Inspector emailed sign.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In reach in cooler in salad prep area of kitchen, five (5) thawed packages of tuna are unopened. Tuna discarded. See stop sale.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two (2) kitchen employees working today. Both placed on restraints.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dry storage area. Floor in bar.
Food stored on floor. Plastic bottled energy drinks on floor in dry storage. Drinks moved and stored correctly.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Lid broken for green dumpster outside establishment. Chef states disposal company has been notified.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters for ice machine in kitchen. Counter in server station by bar. Soda gun holster in bar.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee pink drink cup in server area reach in cooler in kitchen. Drink removed.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single use cups on floor in dry storage area. Cups moved and stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water in back prep sink of kitchen. Chef turned on water.
Jan 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In salad flip top cooler (right side), mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, shrimp, cut tomatoes, cut greens, eggs, tuna and bread pudding 59F. All items stored overnight in reach in cooler. Reach in cooler was unplugged. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In salad flip top cooler (right side), mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, shrimp, cut tomatoes, cut greens, eggs, tuna and bread pudding 59F. All items stored overnight in reach in cooler. Reach in cooler was unplugged. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cans of butane stored next to vinegar and craisins in dry storage area. Butane moved and stored correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at both ends of the splitter for faucet near walk in cooler where no hose is attached.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No device available.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple cooks working in kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in bar.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster outside of establishment.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in dry storage room.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside walk in freezer. Inside white chest freezer in prep area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple sets of tongs on cook line and in server area. Tongs moved and stored correctly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in espresso area by bar. Inspector emailed sign.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Two scales in prep area are rusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Counter in espresso machine area by bar.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment. Lid closed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of starch, flour and sugar in prep area of kitchen. Containers labeled.
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple Personal drinks in reach in coolers, moved
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purses next to clean plates, moved
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked pans that store lettuce
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Under unit in walk-in freezer
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 doors cooler on line
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener at back prep pastry station soiled
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cutting board next to ice machine stored on floor
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on prep areas, over dessert cooler
Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee at dessert station drink at station
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones stored over prep are where raw meat is being cut
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Lady chef with half blond hand red hair wearing watch on line. Guy in food prep wearing watch
Evidence of employee smoking or vaping in bathroom. Cigarettes and lighter stored over dessert cooler
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Not legible can't see numbers on dail, plastic cover over dail broken
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.