Hofbrau Amelia

19 S 3 St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Hofbrau Amelia has seven inspections in the public record. On Nov 20, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “covered waste receptacle not provided in women&#39” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Fernandina Beach restaurant, which scores around 68. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink, ice and straws in handsink. Moved **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on line. Moved **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing sausage at room temperature.

06-01-5

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations.

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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. 0 ppms dishwasher behind bar

22-41-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in rear of kitchen, manager provided **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. States employee have there's on them. No certificates to show.

53B-01-5

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 employee on shift not able to provide signed copy. Signed at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test trips

16-37-1

Mar 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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22-41-4

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.

16-33-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken salad in bag made previous day at noon, dated during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Improper use of detergent-sanitizer when there is no distinct water rinse - a different product was used for the wash and for the sanitize steps. Dish machine in bar area had quat sanitizer hooked up to wash detergent solution, and empty chlorine sanitizer hooked up manager replaced with correct. Solutions **Corrected On-Site**

16-11-4

Nov 28, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handle striped, replaced **Corrected On-Site**

29-08-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hofbrau Amelia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hofbrau Amelia on file is from Nov 20, 2024. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hofbrau Amelia?

Across the inspection record, “covered waste receptacle not provided in women&#39” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hofbrau Amelia.

How does Hofbrau Amelia compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?

Hofbrau Amelia most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Fernandina Beach average of 68.

Has Hofbrau Amelia's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hofbrau Amelia have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hofbrau Amelia 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 Hofbrau Amelia inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hofbrau Amelia is inspected around four times per year on average.

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