HOYT HOUSE AMELIA ISLAND
804 ATLANTIC AVE, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 904-277-4300
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
APR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 18 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect observed to right of the oven in the kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect observed to right of the oven in the kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cut melon and lettuce in kitchen refrigerator.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Half cut avocado in bottom right drawer in refrigerator with sticker still attached.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single-service lids and containers stored on the floor in the basement.
Dec 19, 2025Administrative 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
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On bottom shelf of dry storage rack, gallon jug of sanitizer stored next to coffee filters. Operator moved jug to floor area away from food/single service items.
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. 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 done through 360 Learn2Serve.
Food stored on floor. Outside in fenced in enclosure, two plastic water jugs on ground.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In reach in cooler, half an onion with skin still on wrapped in plastic wrap. Used day prior to make pickled onions.
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In white reach in freezer in basement, raw bacon not commercially packaged stored over ready to eat ravioli and muffins. Items moved and stored correctly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler in kitchen, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to drink milk. Items moved and stored correctly.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On shelving unit in basement, multiple containers of chemicals stored over canned sodas. Chemicals moved and stored correctly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In kitchen, employee glasses stored on prep counter. Glasses moved and stored correctly.
Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor in basement. Bottles moved and stored correctly.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single use cups stored on floor in basement. Cups moved and stored correctly.
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 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. Operator handled cell phone with gloved hands and then handled pan of food from oven without washing hands. Inspector coached operator on proper hand washing procedures. Operator washed hands correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen on countertop, butter pats 74F. Operator states butter is held on time control but does not have written plan or time marking. Butter time marked. In dining area near coffee area, milk 62F. Operator states milk is held on time control but does not have written plan or time marking.Milk time marked. Inspector emailed Time as Public Health Control paperwork.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Test kit used for dish machine was chlorine kit - establishment using quaternary ammonium sanitizer, and establishment does not have these test strips. Operator states will purchase.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Time as Public Health Control paperwork.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2024.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on countertop.
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 drink soda out of can. Soda discarded.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator cooking in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of multiple cabinets in kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single use cups and lids on floor in dry storage closet.
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 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 primed and 100 ppms
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.