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COURTYARD AMELIA ISLAND

2700 ATLANTIC AVE · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 9, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3463347
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8774344
DBPR license5501201

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#6High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage area, one (1) can of tomato paste is dented. Paste discarded.

Stop Sale
#7High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – 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. Dishwasher handled soiled dishes in dish area and then immediately handled clean dishes without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen, container of pimento cheese prepared nine (9) days prior and container of herb cream cheese prepared twenty (20) days prior. Items discarded.

Stop Sale
#9High Priority01B-03-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In cooler drawer on cook line in kitchen, five (5) packages of sealed mahi fish. Fish discarded. See stop sale.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in bar area. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#11Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. All employee training records are photocopied. Manager states class being conducted next month. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#12Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in bar area. Soap provided. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On top shelf on cook line, bowls and plates not inverted.

#2Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In cooler drawer on cook line in kitchen, five (5) packages of sealed mahi fish. Fish discarded. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2023.

#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.

#5Basic02D-03-4

Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. In reach in cooler for guest service by bar, parfaits and cut melon cups do not have name or address of where product was prepared.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 1:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
3 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 48 · Gas appliances / boiler certificate – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.