RESIDENCE INN AMELIA ISLAND
2301 SADLER ROAD, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 9042772440
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Sausage 90-118 in warmer. Discarded
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed hot food in ziploc bags on prep table fully closed. Inspector spoke with person in charge and bags were opened and put in walk-in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on bottom shelf of prep table with thermometers and other kitchen utensils. Employee moved cellphone.
Silverware/utensils/plates dried with a towel/cloth. Observed employee wiping clean plates with cloth towel. Inspector spoke with employee.
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ice cream mix in ice cream machine at 68F. Machine is plugged in but the lid was not completely closed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Ice cream mix in ice cream machine at 68F. Machine is plugged in but the lid was not completely closed.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Case of sanitizing wipes stored over clean pans and lids on rack to right of dishmachine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior top of ice machine has black mold-like substance around perimeter of the chute.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of nozzles on juice machine at buffet area soiled with food residue.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In large stall in men's restroom, mechanical towel dispenser flashing red and not dispensing paper towels.
Cardboard box used as garbage container. In trash cabinet at buffet area cardboard box used as trash can.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in front of walk-in cooler in kitchen soiled with dust build up.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash signs in men's and women's restrooms used by employees of kitchen. Provided DBPR form 5030-111 to operator to print out and display in restrooms.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan area in reach in cooler in lobby soiled with dust buildup. Also, interior of trash cabinet in buffet area soiled with food debris. Also, on juice machine at buffet area soiled with juice residue.
Mar 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 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 dish area handled soiled dishes and immediately handled clean equipment without washing hands. Person in Charge coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In buffet area, container of butter and container of cheese 51F. Items placed on buffet approximately 2.5 hours prior. Items moved to walk in cooler to cool.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler, container of rice prepared two (2) days prior is not dated. Employee dated rice.
Cardboard box used as garbage container. In buffet area under counter, box used to collect trash.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plastic drink dispenser on top shelf in kitchen. Dispenser inverted.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On prep table in kitchen, employee phone and vaping device is stored. Items moved and stored correctly.
Food stored on floor. Case of bananas on floor in kitchen. Bananas moved and stored correctly.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Red sanitizer bucket on shelf above trash receptacle in dining area tested 0ppm. Solution discarded and refilled - tested 200ppm.
Oct 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 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. Kitchen employee touched interior of trash can in prep area with gloved hands and immediately handled clean utensils to engage in food prep without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where red hose is attached. Breaker placed on to faucet.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Green apples in bowl in buffet area. Apples removed from buffet.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Multiple clean items on top shelf of storage rack near dish machine. Items moved and stored correctly.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Wall near mop sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle and coffee cup on prep table in kitchen. Both items moved and stored correctly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on dry food storage rack.
Food stored on floor. Case of frozen lasagna on floor in walk in freezer. Lasagna moved and stored correctly.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go containers on floor in dry storage area.
Stored food not covered. Container of pooled eggs in walk in cooler. Lid placed on container.
Apr 9, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Sausage 90-118 in warmer. Discarded
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Back flow preventer not on non-chemical side of splitter, maintenance fixed at time of inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on prep area, where pastries are being prepped and leftovers are being portioned into pans, coffee cup moved
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Soiled blue container to hold ice scooper
Open dumpster lid. Closed
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Spiller added but no back flow. Back flow needed on non-chemical side of splitter
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple clear bottles with clear substance inside no labels, substance discarded
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on prep area where melon is being cut
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On prep table
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons and whisk stored with food contact side up in container on prep table. Moved to store correctly
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.