COQUINA - POOL BAR
4750 AMELIA ISLAND PKY, Amelia Island FL 32034 · (904)277-1100
Last inspected Jun 8, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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, prepared salsa made nine (9) days prior. Salsa discarded.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 8, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In bottom of reach in cooler on cook line across from fryers multiple packs and one pan of raw beef burgers stored over ready to eat hotdogs. Chef moved hot dogs to top shelf and raw beef to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at server station, cut lettuce (60F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding). Both items prepped yesterday and have been in cooler. Chef discarded of items. See stop sale.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At outside bar area, spray bottle of blue liquid not labeled. Chef discarded bottle into trash.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In container of sugar at server station, plastic to go cup used as scoop. Chef removed cup from product.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris in kitchen.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On top shelf of cook line on expo side, stack of to go boxes not inverted. Chef flipped stack of boxes over.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of coolers at bar and in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. In top shelf of cook line on expo side, three (3) bowls of premade chips stored for service uncovered. Chef moved bowls of chips under heat lamps.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In container on top shelf of server station, sugar not labeled. Chef had employee had label.
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Chef remade sanitizer sink and rechecked at 150ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler at end of cook line, open bag of raw chicken tenders stored above open bag of French fries. Chef voluntarily discarded chicken tenders.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener attached to prep table has food debris on blade. Chef had dishwasher clean during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple plastic and metal pans stacked before properly air drying on clean dish rack across from dish washer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on gaskets of reach in freezer on cook line. Also, ice buildup up on fan unit of reach in cooler on cook line across from fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets in kitchen soiled with food debris. Also, fan cover in reach in cooler next to computers soiled with dust.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet of 3 compartment sink dripping constant stream of water while turned off.
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 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, prepared salsa made nine (9) days prior. Salsa discarded.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Two (2) white cutting boards on cook line. Chef stated he will purchase new boards.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on counter in pass through window area. Cup moved and stored correctly.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice build up.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in outside bar. Sign posted.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Interior top of ice machine is rusted.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Tape labels present on clean containers in dish area. Chef asked employee to remove and wash again.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat sauces. Items moved and stored correctly.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice buckets stored by ice machine in kitchen. Buckets inverted.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Near cook line, container of bulk sugar not labeled. Product labeled.
Mar 4, 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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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate used to scoop corn, plate removed
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal cranberry juice, moved
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store blue mats. Mats moved
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear containers, unstacked
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer case of open box of shrimp. Moved To shelf
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Moved to shelf
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple open discarded. Moved
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar area
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.