DRIFTWOOD KITCHEN
5 OCEAN CLUB DR, Amelia Island FL 32034 · 904 321 5070
Last inspected Jun 1, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 near salad station in kitchen, one (1) container of Caesar dressing prepared eight (8) days prior. Caesar dressing discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 1, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In stand up reach in cooler at server station, Garlic Aioli with fresh garlic date marked 5/19. House made blue cheese dressing date marked 5/20.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees food handler training expired between 5/1/26-5/19/26.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine deflector plate soiled with black mold-like substance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled with dust build up. Hood filters above cook line soiled with grease.
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On top shelf of cook line, to go boxes not inverted. Operator flipped over boxes.
Feb 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 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 stand up reach in cooler at end of cook line, 1 container of house made blue cheese dressing date marked 1/27. Also, In reach in cooler on cook line, 1 containers of cut lettuce date marked for 1/29. Also, in reach in cooler on cook line near fryers, 1 container of Caesar dressing date marked 1/26. Also, in reach in cooler on cook line near fryers, 1 container of champ vinegar sauce date marked 1/23.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Next to ice machine, two ice buckets not inverted. Chef inverted ice buckets.
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 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 reach in cooler near salad station in kitchen, one (1) container of Caesar dressing prepared eight (8) days prior. Caesar dressing discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from reduced oxygen package. In reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen, five (5) packages of thawed raw tuna still sealed. See stop sale.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Near ice machine in kitchen, ice bucket not inverted. Chef inverted bucket.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from reduced oxygen package. In reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen, five (5) packages of thawed raw tuna still sealed. See stop sale.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen, three (3) cans of employee unopened energy drinks are stored.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No proof for salmon served undercooked. Letter provided during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee black drink cup stored inside hand washing sink in dish area. Cup removed.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Two (2) servers eating in kitchen. Servers exited with food to break area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sinks in both inside and outside bars. Inspector emailed sign.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
May 28, 2024□ 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner spray bottles stored over open case of unwrapped single service spoons, moved
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Par-cooked wings cooked,cooled,then froze Both time markings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with yellow substance inside unlabeled, states cleaner
Mar 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Shrimp ceviche Chef agreed to cook
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner spray bottles stored over open case of unwrapped single service spoons, moved
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Shrimp ceviche on menu. Used raw shrimp. Chef agreed to cook
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Par-cooked wings cooked,cooled,then froze Both time markings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with yellow substance inside unlabeled, states cleaner
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of uncrustables pb&j sandwiches on floor of walk in freezer. Moved to shelf
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sealed container with fly pesticide inside.stored on top of ice machine...moved to store in chemicals closest
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can operate, placed to wash
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.