Seaside Amelia Inn
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Seaside Amelia Inn, the earliest from 2022. On Apr 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling not smooth” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Seaside Amelia Inn's latest score of 100 sits above the Fernandina Beach average of 69. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: No manager certification **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
90
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 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.
03A-02-5
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee ran dishwasher multiple times and rechecked at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. In kitchen area on prep counter, employee pill container on top of aluminum foil. Employee removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - 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.
08B-15-4
Basic - 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.
24-05-4
Basic - 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.
23-03-4
47
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
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. In reach in cooler in kitchen, container of milk and container of cream opened yesterday morning have no date.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - 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.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
05-08-4
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. No proof of any training could be provided. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue chemical cleaner stored in chemical storage area in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In small storage area in kitchen.
38-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in small reach in cooler in buffet area.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple interiors of cabinets in establishment.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In small storage area in kitchen, case of single use plates on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In small storage area in kitchen, bag of bulk sugar on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - 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.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Two (2) employees eating in kitchen. Employees moved to dining area to eat. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In small storage area in kitchen.
36-37-5
30
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 50f, ice melted, placed more ice out **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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 **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled Clear spray bottle with yellow substance Inside
41-17-4
67
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in back, provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In buffet area
36-37-5
86
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quat triple sink
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handsink in waffle bar making area
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink in Waffle bar area
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink in waffle bar area
31B-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In buffet area
36-37-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Seaside Amelia Inn last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Seaside Amelia Inn on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seaside Amelia Inn?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Seaside Amelia Inn.
How does Seaside Amelia Inn compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?
Seaside Amelia Inn most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fernandina Beach average of 69.
Has Seaside Amelia Inn's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Seaside Amelia Inn have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Seaside Amelia Inn means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Seaside Amelia Inn inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Seaside Amelia Inn is inspected around two times per year on average.
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