Pool Bar
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Pool Bar seven times, with records going back to 2022. On Feb 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Amelia Island average 70, so Pool Bar trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Chef remade sanitizer sink and rechecked at 150ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler at end of cook line, open bag of raw chicken tenders stored above open bag of French fries. Chef voluntarily discarded chicken tenders. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener attached to prep table has food debris on blade. Chef had dishwasher clean during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on gaskets of reach in freezer on cook line. Also, ice buildup up on fan unit of reach in cooler on cook line across from fryers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets in kitchen soiled with food debris. Also, fan cover in reach in cooler next to computers soiled with dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet of 3 compartment sink dripping constant stream of water while turned off.
29-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple plastic and metal pans stacked before properly air drying on clean dish rack across from dish washer.
24-08-4
55
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 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 walk in cooler, prepared salsa made nine (9) days prior. Salsa discarded.
01B-24-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Two (2) white cutting boards on cook line. Chef stated he will purchase new boards. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on counter in pass through window area. Cup moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice build up.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in outside bar. Sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Interior top of ice machine is rusted.
14-47-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Tape labels present on clean containers in dish area. Chef asked employee to remove and wash again. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
61
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat sauces. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice buckets stored by ice machine in kitchen. Buckets inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Near cook line, container of bulk sugar not labeled. Product labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate used to scoop corn, plate removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal cranberry juice, moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
90
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store blue mats. Mats moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear containers, unstacked **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer case of open box of shrimp. Moved To shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple open discarded. Moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar area
29-17-4
70
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Provided at time **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes on floor in walk in freezer. Moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor
14-69-4
78
Oct 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pool Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pool Bar on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pool Bar?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pool Bar.
How does Pool Bar compare to other restaurants in Amelia Island?
Pool Bar most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Amelia Island average of 70.
Has Pool Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pool Bar have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pool Bar 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 Pool Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pool Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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