COURTYARD AMELIA ISLAND
2700 ATLANTIC AVE, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 904.261.1919
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
JAN 25
APR 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
JUN 26
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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 1 flying insects on cook line.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage room, one (1) can of refried beans and one (1) can of crushed tomatoes dented at top rim.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insects on cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line, sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Employee stated it was out to be flipped and then put back in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At bar on storage rack next to three compartment sink, spray bottle of cleaner stored above napkins and box of salt. Operator moved.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water nozzle on coffee machine at bar area soiled with white build up.
Equipment in poor repair. On cook line, oven door detached when pulled open.
Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall behind cook line soiled with grease debris. Also, floor under coffee station soiled with coffee debris. Also, floor under reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food debris.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Multiple bags of trash and loose trash on ground to right of trash compactor. Operator sent employee out to clean enclosure.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets in kitchen and bar soiled/torn. Tray under soda gun at bar area soiled with slime/water.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple plastic containers with old labels still present on container.
Single-service articles improperly stored. At bar area and near coffee station, box of to go cups on floor. Operator stated he will lift off floor.
May 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at inside bar handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at inside bar handwash sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on dry storage rack above bag in box sodas.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Multiple bags of trash stored next to filled trash compactor.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Small leak from pipe off of the hot water heater. Repair person has been on-site.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Displayed certificates expired 4-4-2025. Operator states boiler inspection was completed but wrong certificates were given.
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flying insects in dry storage room of kitchen. Also, observed 2 live flying insects at bar area near handwash sink.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dry storage room across from walk-in freezer, multiple spray bottles of cleaners stored above clean wiping clothes. Employee moved clean clothes above chemicals. Also, on plastic storage rack next to 3 compartment sink in kitchen, spray bottle of comet cleaning stored on shelf next to single use gloves and decorative toothpicks. Employee moved spray bottle to bottle shelf with other chemicals.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun nozzle and soda gun holder near handwash sink at bar soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee earbuds plugged into charger stored on top of food containers with bread on cook line. Employee removed earbuds.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple plastic containers stacked before properly air drying.
Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice bin at bar area soiled with brown residue.
Single-service articles improperly stored. At end of bar, case of plastic souvenir cups stored on floor. Employee put pan under box to bring product off floor.
Apr 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee in coffee bar placed soiled dishes in dish area and immediately handled plated food and condiments without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer tested 0ppm at triple sink in kitchen. Solution discarded and refilled. New solution tested 200ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pitchers of milk and cream at coffee bar 50F. Pitchers placed on bar approximately 60 minutes prior. Pitchers moved to walk in cooler to cool.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee at coffee bar washed hands in dump sink by coffee area in kitchen without soap. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at inside bar. Hand washing sink at outside bar.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple tanks in dry storage area are not secured.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket by ice machine in kitchen not inverted. Manager inverted bucket.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Two (2) spoons in standing water 74F by espresso machine in coffee bar. Water discarded.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employee cell phone in black storage rack near entrance to coffee bar next to condiments. Phone moved and stored correctly.
Mar 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage area, one (1) can of tomato paste is dented. Paste discarded.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handled soiled dishes in dish area and then immediately handled clean dishes without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen, container of pimento cheese prepared nine (9) days prior and container of herb cream cheese prepared twenty (20) days prior. Items 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 cooler drawer on cook line in kitchen, five (5) packages of sealed mahi fish. Fish discarded. See stop sale.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in bar area. Towels provided.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training records are photocopied. Manager states class being conducted next month.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in bar area. Soap provided.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On top shelf on cook line, bowls and plates not inverted.
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 cooler drawer on cook line in kitchen, five (5) packages of sealed mahi fish. Fish discarded. See stop sale.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2023.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
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. In reach in cooler for guest service by bar, parfaits and cut melon cups do not have name or address of where product was prepared.
Insurance inspector boiler report not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only. Boiler certificate kept in office. Manager states boiler certificate will be moved by boiler.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 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. Bar dishwasher primed 100ppms
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back handsink across from triple sink. Manager provided
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples on bar area, removed from service
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink over back prep area, moved
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door moved
Dec 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 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. 0 ppms chlorine in dish washer at bar area
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled upper area of Ice machine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink at bar. Provided
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Dated
Oct 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate0 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. 0 ppms chlorine in dish washer at bar area
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled upper area of Ice machine
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager certificate from TAP SERIES FOR Russell
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink at bar. Provided
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Dated
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