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RITZ CARLTON LOBBY BAR

4750 AMELIA ISLAND PKWY, Amelia Island FL 32034 · 904.277-1100

Last inspected Jun 9, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5501147
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
FEB 26
JUN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two (2) live flies in bar area.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jun 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 8, 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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Live, small flying insects found. Observed seven (7) live flying insects near handwash sink/reach in cooler at lobby bar sushi bar. Chef stated ecolab was just out but he will call them again.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of beer coolers have mold-like substance at cook line. Also, lid to ice bin soiled with mold-like substance.
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flying insects at bar/sushi station near handwash sink and liquor shelves. Chef called ecolab and schedule an appointment.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrective Action Taken
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk-in cooler soiled with food debris. Also, floor under ice bin at bar area soiled with black residue.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw ready to eat tuna stored over ready to eat beef. Items moved and stored correctly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in middle of kitchen, cream, milk 45F stored overnight. Items discarded. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in middle of kitchen, cream, milk 45F stored overnight. Items discarded. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in bar. Soap provided.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile in middle of kitchen. Tile replaced.
Basic/36-36-4/Corrected On-Site
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under dish machine in kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two (2) live flies in bar area.
High priority/35A-02-6
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In bar reach in cooler, container of milk opened two days prior.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand washing sinks in bar area. Towels provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Both hand washing sinks in bar area. Soap provided.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket by ice machine in kitchen. Bucket inverted.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Small reach in cooler in back kitchen area. Thermometer placed inside cooler.
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both hand washing sinks in bar area. Signs posted.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holster in bar. Area around soda nozzles for drink dispenser in kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single use containers near cook line and at sushi bar. Containers inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Spray hose in dish area. Chef placed work order.
Basic/29-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Three boilers feeding food service outlets do not have boiler certifications. Per State Fire Marshal website, invoices were generated but have not been paid. Units show maximum BTU output at 499,000.
/48-01-5
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar area
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Oct 16, 2023Inspection 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. Cup in sugar, Removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Basic/29-17-4

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.