SEASIDE AMELIA INN
2900 ATLANTIC AVE, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 904.206.5300
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 21 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 50f, ice melted, placed more ice out
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach in cooler in small room off of kitchen, cooked diced potatoes (55F - Cooling). Employee stated the potatoes were cooked yesterday and put in closed ziplock bag on door of reach in cooler. She has done nothing with them today. See stop sale.
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee ran dishwasher a few times and rechecked at 50 ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler in small room off of kitchen, cooked diced potatoes (55F - Cooling). Employee stated the potatoes were cooked yesterday and put in closed ziplock bag on door of reach in cooler. She has done nothing with them today. See stop sale.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples in serving bowl on table near front desk not wrapped.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen soiled with food debris. Also, multiple cabinet interior at buffet area soiled with food debris. Also, underside of coffee machine soiled with coffee residue.
Apr 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 2, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager in charge has food handler training through SafeStaff but no certified manager training.
Dec 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. In kitchen area on prep counter, employee pill container on top of aluminum foil. Employee removed container.
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee ran dishwasher multiple times and rechecked at 50ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in back storage room, shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Shredded cheese on door of cooler and employee stated door has been opened and closed throughout breakfast service.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager in charge has food handler training through SafeStaff but no certified manager training.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. At buffet line, apples in bowl not covered and no utensils provided for customer self service.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In back storage room on top shelf, multiple pans and containers not inverted while stored.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In dining area, underside of coffee machine around nozzle soiled with dried food debris.
Apr 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate8 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 cleaning soiled items in triple sink with gloved hands and immediately handled clean plastic containers on storage shelf without removing gloves and washing hands. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer next to clean coffee cups on counter in kitchen. Oven cleaner in cabinet below microwave in kitchen with clean pans. Both items moved and stored correctly.
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 reach in cooler in kitchen, container of milk and container of cream opened yesterday morning have no date.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kits for both chlorine sanitizer and quaternary ammonium sanitizer.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
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. No proof of any training could be provided.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue chemical cleaner stored in chemical storage area in kitchen.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In small storage area in kitchen.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Two (2) employees eating in kitchen. Employees moved to dining area to eat.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and jacket stored on counter with condiments in small storage area in kitchen. Employee cell phone on kitchen prep counter.
Food stored on floor. In small storage area in kitchen, bag of bulk sugar on floor.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In small storage area in kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in small reach in cooler in buffet area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple interiors of cabinets in establishment.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In small storage area in kitchen, case of single use plates on floor.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 50f, ice melted, placed more ice out
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hash browns held in warmer 129f, turned heat level up to 2 to reheat
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled Clear spray bottle with yellow substance Inside
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.