Baxter's Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
39
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Baxter's Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 6, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately and about 11 violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other Amelia Island restaurants (averaging 70), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line, cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding). Employee stated food was put in cooler 45 minutes prior but cooler is in timer and not on yet. Employee put products in walk-in cooler to bring temperature down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In stand up reach in cooler on cook line, pan of raw beef patty stored on shelf above cooked chicken and cooked ribs. Employee moved raw beef to bottom shelf. Also, in reach in freezer and end of cook line, open bag of raw fish stored over commercially packaged corn. Employee moved raw fish to bottom of freezer. Also, in reach in freezer at end of cook line on door, raw ground beef stored above whole intacted beef. Employee switched items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In outside walk-in cooler, raw shelled egg stored on top shelf above multiple unwashed produce items. Employee moved raw eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient air thermometer of salad cooler flashing quickly between 38F, 42F, 51F and 48F. Ambient air of cooler is 42F.
05-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In stand up reach in cooler on cook line, one full rack of ribs and tray of crab cakes prepared 2 days prior and not date marked. Employee added date mark to product. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Dead insects in two sticky traps on floor of dry storage. Employee discarded traps. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-06-4
Basic - Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall under dish machine soiled with build up. Also, wall behind cook line soiled with build up. Also, floor under cook line soiled with food debris/build up. Also, ceiling vents above cook line soiled with dust build up. Also, floor in beer cooler soiled with build up. Also, floor in bar soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer near dish machine.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Two reach in freezers in outdoor walk-in cooler rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cook line soiled with grease build up. Also, fan covers in all walk-in coolers soiled with dust. Also, multiple gaskets stained/soiled with food debris or torn. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in dessert walk-in cooler soiled with dust/rusted.
22-16-4
39
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
21
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cans of refrigerant stored on bar storage shelf next to drink mixers. Refrigerant moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet near ice machine where black hose is attached (left bibb).
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Hostess dropped trash on floor, picked trash off floor, placed trash in container and immediately handled clean plates and butter without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shrimp skewers stored over ready to eat mashed potatoes. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
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 walk in cooler, three (3) packages of thawed ROP mahi mahi fish are not removed from packaging. See stop sale.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. On steam table on cook line, container of marinara sauce and container of beef demiglace 97F reheating for 2.25 hours. Sauces discarded. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, container of cream 67F. Cream placed out approximately 30 minutes prior. Cream moved to reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. On steam table on cook line, container of marinara sauce and container of beef demiglace 97F reheating for 2.25 hours. Sauces discarded. See stop sale.
03E-02-5
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. One new employee working today. Operator gave form to employee and reviewed procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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. Two containers of milk opened two days prior are not dated. Manager dated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available.
16-37-1
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under bar equipment and bar top in bar area.
36-73-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit door has gap.
35B-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table near cook line next to food items. Cup moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Four (4) dead roaches on floor in storage closet by restrooms. Dead roaches discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2023.
50-09-4
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 walk in cooler, three (3) packages of thawed ROP mahi mahi fish are not removed from packaging. See stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On cook line, sides of fryers.
23-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Legs for drainboard in dish area are rusted.
14-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two sets of tongs on oven handle on cook line. Tongs moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
14
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
61
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw fish in stand up cooler, moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef and fish in cooler 50f with towel liner, placed ice bag on
03A-02-5
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 reach in glass cooler
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Abbagal
53B-02-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Ice scooper stored on top of ice machine out side
10-13-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth under cutting board, Moved from under cutting board **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler outside fan covers soiled
36-34-5
52
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer open chicken over breads , chicken moved from freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar ,manager cleaned **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on fan covers
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks over prep and storage areas, discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle in cutons moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
67
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread stored in thank you to go bags, moved from bag **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over vegetables Shell eggs stored over shrimp Moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Coleslaw made Saturday
02C-01-5
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 opened Saturday
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler personal sandwich, moved to last shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk in freezer cases of beef on floor, moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gasket on reach in coolers
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks, discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Baxter's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Baxter's Restaurant on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Baxter's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Baxter's Restaurant.
How does Baxter's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Amelia Island?
Baxter's Restaurant most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Amelia Island average of 70.
Has Baxter's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Baxter's Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Baxter's Restaurant 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 Baxter's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Baxter's Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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