Banquet Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Banquet Kitchen, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 5, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, which has been cited three times.
Banquet Kitchen's latest score of 64 falls below the Amelia Island average of 70. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage room near loading dock, 1 can of tomato purée dented along side of can.
01B-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In prep area, to go cup with no handle used as scoop in panko breading. Chef removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile in front of vegetable walk-in cooler missing. Chef called maintenance and they replaced tile. **Corrected On-Site**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on shelf above prep sink, next to containers of seasonings. Chef has employee removed cellphone. Also, on shelf under prep table, employee purse and jacked stored next to paper liners. Chef had employee move personal property and store properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple tiles on hot prep line broken. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of plastic wrap stored next to multiple cans of fuel burner. Chef moved box of plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open can of soda on shelf above prep sink next to containers of seasonings. Chef had employee discard drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
64
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler (08), eggs, cheese, French toast batter, milk 46F. Walk in cooler door opened frequently during morning prep. Door kept closed to cool. Chef called maintenance to check. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, container of marinara sauce prepared ten (10) days prior. Marinara discarded.
01B-24-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoop in prep area for preparing dishes. Bowls discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles on cook line near grills.
36-17-5
67
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
52
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmon 45f fish 45f, engineering came down to adjust cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in all walk ins
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple, moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watches on wrist
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knives stored in water 98f water discarded **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
70
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled sent to dishwasher to wash **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on fan covers in walk in cooler
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone. Placed on person **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Lights over dish washer
38-12-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handsink foot pedal not functioning properly to make a flow of water. Maintenance man repaired **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
74
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Medicine not labeled properly. Moved to on person **Corrected On-Site**
41-22-4
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Romneso dated 2-6
01B-28-5
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. Milk in walk in cooler
02C-03-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cover
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Sports bottle over prep area, moved
12B-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open Gatorade in walk cooler moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
58
Oct 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Banquet Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Banquet Kitchen on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Banquet Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Banquet Kitchen.
How does Banquet Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Amelia Island?
Banquet Kitchen most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Amelia Island average of 70.
Has Banquet Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Banquet Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Banquet Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Banquet Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Banquet Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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