Amelia Island Coffee
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Amelia Island Coffee, the earliest from 2022. On Apr 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Fernandina Beach restaurant scores 69. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back exit, vacuum breaker missing on threaded faucet with attached hose.
29-34-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oranges stored on the floor in prep area. Employee moved oranges to shelving. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle on scoop for frappe powder is in the product. Manager moved scoop to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
78
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles on coffee machines on front line counter are soiled with build up from old coffee. Microwaved with burned food residue on shelf over flip top reach in cooler.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu advertised smoked salmon, and but did not have an identifier by the item to the consumer advisory. Salmon served raw, manger put identifiers by the product and the consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee had an expired food handling certification Which expired on 8/30/25
53B-14-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans in kitchen area not inverted or protected Operator inverted pans corrected on site
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Ice stored on floor in walk in freezer.manager placed ice buckets on metal shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Food particles in bottom of clean pans in kitchen area.
16-48-4
64
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
64
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No documentation for lox. Operator contacted distributor and obtain proof of parasite destruction letter. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On front counter near coffee station, soy milk 46F. Milk out approximately 10 minutes. Milk placed in reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment serves lox, but item is not indicated raw on menu board. Item marked raw with consumer advisory present. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. One employee training record is photocopied.
53B-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Rinse step is missing at triple sink. Sink filled with rinse water. **Corrected On-Site**
16-16-4
Basic - Floors/Walls not maintained smooth and durable. Floor near triple sink has cracked tiles. Wall under stairs in back kitchen is damaged.
36-11-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door does not self close.
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In upstairs storage area, multiple cases of single use items stored on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple white wiping cloths stored on counters in front area. All cloths moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden shelf in walk in freezer.
14-06-4
45
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 dented cans of sausage gravy
01B-01-4
86
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Self closing disconnected
32-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored on floor, moved to hanging position **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Person drink near microwave, moved to designated area **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
86
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
01D-03-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salsa in cups made 3 days ago, employee date mark **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Both unisex restrooms
32-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White substance in clear container, employee labeled daily free mix **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Amelia Island Coffee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Amelia Island Coffee on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Amelia Island Coffee?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Amelia Island Coffee.
How does Amelia Island Coffee compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?
Amelia Island Coffee most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Fernandina Beach average of 69.
Has Amelia Island Coffee's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Amelia Island Coffee have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Amelia Island Coffee 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 Amelia Island Coffee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Amelia Island Coffee is inspected around two times per year on average.
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