Fernandina Beach, Nassau County

COURTYARD AMELIA ISLAND

2700 ATLANTIC AVE, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
4 High Priority
Jun 3, 2026
City
Fernandina Beach
County
Nassau
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 3, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 24606461

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage room, one (1) can of refried beans and one (1) can of crushed tomatoes dented at top rim.

35A-02-7

Detail 24606460

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insects on cook line.

03A-02-5

Detail 24606468

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line, sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Employee stated it was out to be flipped and then put back in cooler.

41-10-4

Detail 24606458

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At bar on storage rack next to three compartment sink, spray bottle of cleaner stored above napkins and box of salt. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24606462

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water nozzle on coffee machine at bar area soiled with white build up.

14-11-5

Detail 24606464

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. On cook line, oven door detached when pulled open.

36-73-4

Detail 24606467

Basic - Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall behind cook line soiled with grease debris. Also, floor under coffee station soiled with coffee debris. Also, floor under reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food debris.

33-19-4

Detail 24606465

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Multiple bags of trash and loose trash on ground to right of trash compactor. Operator sent employee out to clean enclosure. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 24606459

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets in kitchen and bar soiled/torn. Tray under soda gun at bar area soiled with slime/water.

16-46-4

Detail 24606463

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple plastic containers with old labels still present on container.

25-05-4

Detail 24606466

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At bar area and near coffee station, box of to go cups on floor. Operator stated he will lift off floor. Corrective Action Taken

May 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31B-02-4

Detail 24555067

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at inside bar handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Detail 24555070

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at inside bar handwash sink.

40-06-5

Detail 24555066

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on dry storage rack above bag in box sodas. Repeat Violation

33-09-4

Detail 24555065

Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Multiple bags of trash stored next to filled trash compactor.

29-08-4

Detail 24555069

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Small leak from pipe off of the hot water heater. Repair person has been on-site. Corrective Action Taken

48-01-5

Detail 24555068

No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Displayed certificates expired 4-4-2025. Operator states boiler inspection was completed but wrong certificates were given. Corrective Action Taken

Nov 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

35A-02-7

Detail 24191221

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.

41-10-4

Detail 24191224

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

22-02-4

Detail 24191219

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.

22-20-5

Detail 24191218

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.

40-06-5

Detail 24191223

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

24-08-4

Detail 24191220

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple plastic containers stacked before properly air drying. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24191217

Basic - Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice bin at bar area soiled with brown residue.

25-05-4

Detail 24191222

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

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

12A-13-4

Detail 23739443

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

22-43-4

Detail 23739450

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23739447

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

12A-03-4

Detail 23739446

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

31B-02-4

Detail 23739441

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

51-11-4

Detail 23739442

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple tanks in dry storage area are not secured.

24-05-4

Detail 23739448

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

24-08-4

Detail 23739445

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near cook line.

10-07-4

Detail 23739444

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

40-01-4

Detail 23739449

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

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 12

01B-01-4

Detail 23462801

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

12A-13-4

Detail 23462803

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

01B-24-5

Detail 23462804

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-03-5

Detail 23462794

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.

31B-02-4

Detail 23462805

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

53B-01-5

Detail 23462802

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

31B-03-4

Detail 23462793

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

24-05-4

Detail 23462800

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.

06-09-1

Detail 23462798

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.

50-09-4

Detail 23462795

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

14-69-4

Detail 23462797

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

02D-03-4

Detail 23462796

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.

48-02-5

Detail 23462799

Insurance inspector boiler report not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only. Boiler certificate kept in office. Manager states boiler certificate will be moved by boiler. Corrective Action Taken

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 22743513

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. Bar dishwasher primed 100ppms Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22743511

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back handsink across from triple sink. Manager provided Corrected On-Site

08B-15-4

Detail 22743512

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples on bar area, removed from service Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22743514

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink over back prep area, moved Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22743515

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door moved Corrected On-Site

Dec 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 22502903

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 22502904

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled upper area of Ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 22502901

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink at bar. Provided Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Time Extended

02C-08-5

Detail 22502902

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-11: Time Extended

Oct 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 22358651

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

22-02-4

Detail 22358652

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled upper area of Ice machine

53A-07-6

Detail 22358650

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

31B-02-4

Detail 22358653

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink at bar. Provided Corrected On-Site

02C-08-5

Detail 22358649

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

Feb 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

01B-24-5

Detail 21810886

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

02C-03-5

Detail 21810884

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

22-02-4

Detail 21810883

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled

41-17-4

Detail 21810888

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle with yellow substances inside, no labels

24-07-4

Detail 21810887

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

40-06-5

Detail 21810885

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

02D-03-4

Detail 21810889

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

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

03B-01-6

Detail 21507431

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in warmer 117-122, placed back in oven to reheat, Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 21507430

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray

16-33-4

Detail 21507432

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For bar area, sanitizer bucket, and triple sink, not using test strips to check

53A-05-6

Detail 21507433

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees

12B-07-4

Detail 21507434

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink over silverware, moved Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 21507429

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppms at sanitizer bucket at out side bar

May 19, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 18, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 21096001

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Claritin clear, over line.

01B-02-5

Detail 21096000

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw chicken 71f pico 71f cut lettuce 70f shell eggs 70f brisket 70f Noddles 71f coleslaw 70f breakfast sandwich 71f

03A-02-5

Detail 21095998

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 71f pico 71f cut lettuce 70f shell eggs 70f brisket 70f Noddles 71f coleslaw 70f breakfast sandwich 71f

02C-03-5

Detail 21095995

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. Milk in reach In coolers 4 gallons open

31B-02-4

Detail 21095997

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsinks at bar

24-07-4

Detail 21095999

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Rack from oven stored on floor next to oven

08B-47-4

Detail 21095996

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of oil stored on floor near boiler, moved Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21096002

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven doors, moved Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 21095994

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 2 glass red bull coolers

Mar 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

01B-24-5

Detail 20944472

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Buffalo ranch and hummus dated 3-13-22 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-03-5

Detail 20944469

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. Milk in reach in cooler

02C-08-5

Detail 20944471

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. Ribs and wing pulled from freezer no second date

27-17-4

Detail 20944467

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hot Water at handsink near dishwasher side

08B-49-4

Detail 20944468

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Meatballs in bowl, moved Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 20944470

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door, moved Corrected On-Site

Nov 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

03D-02-5

Detail 20651091

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 6qt Rigatoni' noddles 43-47° from previous day

01B-02-5

Detail 20651093

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 6qt Rigatoni' noddles 43-47° from previous day, discarded Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 20651094

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Removed Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 20651092

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Moved Corrected On-Site