Amelia River Golf Club
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
30
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Amelia River Golf Club stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 11, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to other Amelia Island restaurants (averaging 70), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
5
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 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. Dish washer not releasing sanitizer onto dishes, 0ppm chlorine test, operator was able to get dish machine running 2nd test 150ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found One small flying insect under triple sink. Operator killed insect. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed half and half in lobby for self serve at 57F cold holding set out since 7AM, educated operator on putting half and half on Time as a public health paperwork, operator filled out paperwork. Observed corn beef hash at 46F, and Ham 47F in reach in cooler on cook line all items cold holding, operator stated they had been out for 1 hour, operator placed corn both food items in walk in cooler, 2nd temps taken 1 hour later, corn beef hash 41F, Ham 42F cold holding **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed white board cleaner and markers above food prep table at end of cook line. Operator relocated all items. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vaccum breaker on hose bibb outside by storage. No vacuum breaker on mop sink hose bibb on non chemical side of splitter.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers poached eggs, and over easy eggs, eggs are shelled eggs and not pasteurized, menu has no disclosure. Manager updated menus to show disclosure. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator had a sanitizer bucket set up with quaternary sanitizer but no quaternary test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from oven handles operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank behind bar not properly secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker on food prep table at end of cook line. Operator relocated speaker. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda syrup box on floor in storage area. Operator picked food item up off the ground. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups on floor of storage shed. Operator picked items up off floor Single serve cups on ice machine outside not inverted or protected. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-05-4
30
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
52
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where black hose is attached.
29-42-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk in cooler, hot dogs 79F-93F cooling for approximately 2.75 hours. Hot dogs discarded. See stop sale.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk in cooler, hot dogs 79F-93F cooling for approximately 2.75 hours. Hot dogs discarded. See stop sale.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Bartender coming out of kitchen touched face and immediately handled clean containers without washing hands. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in flip top cooler, hard boiled eggs and cut tomatoes 50F. Lid for cooler constantly opened during lunch rush. Lid kept closed to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall near hand washing sink in kitchen across from pass through window.
36-24-5
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. Cookies for self service by coffee bar do not have proper labeling.
02D-03-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cook on cook line drinking from styrofoam cup. Cook placed lid on container. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
41
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
90
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb outside near walk in cooler
29-34-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink over prep area, moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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 prep table, moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on prep table. Moved
21-44-1
74
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chilli in walk in cooler dated 3-1,
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle with yellow substance, moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on prep area, moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
67
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep area, moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen are over drink station walk way area,.
38-07-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Amelia River Golf Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Amelia River Golf Club on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Amelia River Golf Club?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Amelia River Golf Club.
How does Amelia River Golf Club compare to other restaurants in Amelia Island?
Amelia River Golf Club most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Amelia Island average of 70.
Has Amelia River Golf Club's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Amelia River Golf Club have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Amelia River Golf Club 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 Amelia River Golf Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Amelia River Golf Club is inspected around three times per year on average.
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