RITZ CARLTON MAIN KITCHEN
4750 AMELIA ISLAND PARKWAY · AMELIA ISLAND · Nassau County · FL 32034-5501
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels used in direct contact with omelette ingredients in Reach in cooler across from grill on cook line. Discussed with executive chef and provided info of approved paper towels.
08A-16-5High Priority – Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Observed Raw beef over raw salmon in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator put beef below salmon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed ready to eat bread stored below raw fish in reach in freezer in kitchen area. Not all products commercially packaged. Operator relocated bread. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes on cook line in reach in cooler at 46F. Operator stated that they had been prepped at 6AM. Observed an additional pan below pan of cut tomatoes blocking the air flow from bottom of cooler. Operator removed pans to improve air flow and voluntarily discarded the tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of Sanitizer stored over clean dishes in ware wash area. Operator relocated sanitizer. Observed spray bottle with chemicals on shelf with clean dishes in kitchen area. Operator removed spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer solution on cook line tested. 500ppm, operated fixed mixture re tested at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles on coffee dispensers in wait station area are soiled with calcium like substance. Multiple stained cutting board on cook line.
02A-01-5Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory for oysters that are being served raw. Provided oyster consumer advisory to operator during this inspection and he posted it for guests. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Multiple Hand wash sinks in kitchen without hot water. Temped 72F-80F oOperator called ,maintenance water at all hand wash sinks over 100F **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 10
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple bowls with no handles used in multiple spice bins. Operator removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in ware wash area of main kitchen, ceiling tile missing at entrance of kitchen. Operator stated ceiling is being replaced in sections along with AC's.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food cart with plates in food prep table in area. Operators removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf unable to properly air dry in warewash station
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Multiple reach in coolers and ice machine have ripped/ torn gaskets.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag in box soda syrup observed on floor at entrance to bar area. Operator picked up boxed syrup and placed it on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water on stove at 80F, operators poured water out and cleaned utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets in kitchen area soiled with old food debris.
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Observed Multiple Whisks in ware wash area with melted handles. Observed spatula with chipped corners. Operator voluntarily discarded it. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin at end of cook line not labeled, operator labeled item. Sugar bowl in kitchen area not labeled, operator labeled item. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:39 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.