Courtyard Amelia Island
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
52
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Courtyard Amelia Island stretching back to 2022. On Nov 14, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Fernandina Beach restaurants (averaging 69), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dry storage room across from walk-in freezer, multiple spray bottles of cleaners stored above clean wiping clothes. Employee moved clean clothes above chemicals. Also, on plastic storage rack next to 3 compartment sink in kitchen, spray bottle of comet cleaning stored on shelf next to single use gloves and decorative toothpicks. Employee moved spray bottle to bottle shelf with other chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flying insects in dry storage room of kitchen. Also, observed 2 live flying insects at bar area near handwash sink.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun nozzle and soda gun holder near handwash sink at bar soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee earbuds plugged into charger stored on top of food containers with bread on cook line. Employee removed earbuds. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple plastic containers stacked before properly air drying. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice bin at bar area soiled with brown residue.
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At end of bar, case of plastic souvenir cups stored on floor. Employee put pan under box to bring product off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
52
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. Employee in coffee bar placed soiled dishes in dish area and immediately handled plated food and condiments without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer tested 0ppm at triple sink in kitchen. Solution discarded and refilled. New solution tested 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pitchers of milk and cream at coffee bar 50F. Pitchers placed on bar approximately 60 minutes prior. Pitchers moved to walk in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee at coffee bar washed hands in dump sink by coffee area in kitchen without soap. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at inside bar. Hand washing sink at outside bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employee cell phone in black storage rack near entrance to coffee bar next to condiments. Phone moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Two (2) spoons in standing water 74F by espresso machine in coffee bar. Water discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket by ice machine in kitchen not inverted. Manager inverted bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near cook line.
24-08-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple tanks in dry storage area are not secured.
51-11-4
41
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage area, one (1) can of tomato paste is dented. Paste discarded.
01B-01-4
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**
12A-13-4
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.
01B-24-5
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.
01B-03-5
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**
31B-02-4
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in bar area. Soap provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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.
02D-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2023.
50-09-4
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.
06-09-1
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.
24-05-4
32
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - 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. 0 ppms chlorine in dish washer at bar area
22-41-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Dated
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled upper area of Ice machine
22-02-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager certificate from TAP SERIES FOR Russell
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink at bar. Provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
58
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Macaroni noddles dated 2-15-23 Todays 2-24-23
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Multiple containers of milk open no date marking **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle with yellow substances inside, no labels
41-17-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Large clear clean pans stored on floor next to clean rack, manager moved to clean **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal keys over line cooler, moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
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. Grab in go area packaged chicken salads and fruit cups
02D-03-4
55
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Courtyard Amelia Island last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Courtyard Amelia Island on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Courtyard Amelia Island?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Courtyard Amelia Island.
How does Courtyard Amelia Island compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?
Courtyard Amelia Island most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Fernandina Beach average of 69.
Has Courtyard Amelia Island's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Courtyard Amelia Island have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Courtyard Amelia Island means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Courtyard Amelia Island inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Courtyard Amelia Island is inspected around three times per year on average.
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