Hoyt House Amelia Island

804 Atlantic Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Other

Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Hoyt House Amelia Island seven times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 19, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

The pattern that stands out is “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored”, which has been cited two times.

Among Fernandina Beach restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On bottom shelf of dry storage rack, gallon jug of sanitizer stored next to coffee filters. Operator moved jug to floor area away from food/single service items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees food handler training done through 360 Learn2Serve.

53B-03-5

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In reach in cooler, half an onion with skin still on wrapped in plastic wrap. Used day prior to make pickled onions.

08B-39-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Outside in fenced in enclosure, two plastic water jugs on ground. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Mar 27, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In white reach in freezer in basement, raw bacon not commercially packaged stored over ready to eat ravioli and muffins. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler in kitchen, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to drink milk. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On shelving unit in basement, multiple containers of chemicals stored over canned sodas. Chemicals moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single use cups stored on floor in basement. Cups moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In kitchen, employee glasses stored on prep counter. Glasses moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor in basement. Bottles moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Nov 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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 primed and 100 ppms

22-41-4

Feb 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

22-41-4

Sep 27, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hoyt House Amelia Island last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hoyt House Amelia Island on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hoyt House Amelia Island?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hoyt House Amelia Island.

How does Hoyt House Amelia Island compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?

Hoyt House Amelia Island most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fernandina Beach average of 69.

Has Hoyt House Amelia Island's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hoyt House Amelia Island have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hoyt House Amelia Island 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 Hoyt House Amelia Island inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hoyt House Amelia Island is inspected around two times per year on average.

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