Driftwood Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
82
Score
Driftwood Kitchen has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Amelia Island restaurant scores 70. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In stand up reach in cooler at end of cook line, 1 container of house made blue cheese dressing date marked 1/27. Also, In reach in cooler on cook line, 1 containers of cut lettuce date marked for 1/29. Also, in reach in cooler on cook line near fryers, 1 container of Caesar dressing date marked 1/26. Also, in reach in cooler on cook line near fryers, 1 container of champ vinegar sauce date marked 1/23. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Next to ice machine, two ice buckets not inverted. Chef inverted ice buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
82
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from reduced oxygen package. In reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen, five (5) packages of thawed raw tuna still sealed. See stop sale.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In reach in cooler near salad station in kitchen, one (1) container of Caesar dressing prepared eight (8) days prior. Caesar dressing discarded.
01B-24-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Near ice machine in kitchen, ice bucket not inverted. Chef inverted bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from reduced oxygen package. In reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen, five (5) packages of thawed raw tuna still sealed. See stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen, three (3) cans of employee unopened energy drinks are stored.
08B-49-4
64
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No proof for salmon served undercooked. Letter provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee black drink cup stored inside hand washing sink in dish area. Cup removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sinks in both inside and outside bars. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Two (2) servers eating in kitchen. Servers exited with food to break area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
16-46-4
64
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner spray bottles stored over open case of unwrapped single service spoons, moved **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with yellow substance inside unlabeled, states cleaner - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Haccp received **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Par-cooked wings cooked,cooled,then froze Both time markings - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
02C-04-5
64
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 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
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sealed container with fly pesticide inside.stored on top of ice machine...moved to store in chemicals closest **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can operate, placed to wash **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
78
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine upper area
22-02-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Red lids cracked **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
86
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer spray bottle stored over cooler, moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottle in dish area unlabeled. Discarded **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food in reach in cooler not id as such, moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Driftwood Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Driftwood Kitchen on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Driftwood Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Driftwood Kitchen.
How does Driftwood Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Amelia Island?
Driftwood Kitchen most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Amelia Island average of 70.
Has Driftwood Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Driftwood Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Driftwood Kitchen 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 Driftwood Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Driftwood Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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