Ritz Carlton Amelia Island First Drop

4750 Amelia Island Pkwy, Amelia Island, FL 32034

American

Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Ritz Carlton Amelia Island First Drop has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 6, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

The pattern that stands out is “no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Amelia Island restaurant scene, where the average is 70, this is a stronger showing. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 6, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In self service cooler with prepared food, cut melon (47F - Cold Holding); Cobb salad with cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated all food was put in cooler at 7 am, temperature taken at 12 pm. Ambient Air of cooler at 40F. **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In self service cooler with prepared food, cut melon (47F - Cold Holding); Cobb salad with cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); smoked salmon (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated all food was put in cooler at 7 am, temperature taken at 12 pm. Ambient Air of cooler at 40F.

01B-02-5

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Self service cooler with prepared foods, ambient air thermometer reading 62F. Ambient air of cooler at 40F.

05-05-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In glass door reach in cooler behind front counter, no ambient air thermometer. Chef has employee bring new thermometer from storage. **Corrected On-Site**

05-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cabinet where trash can is stored soiled. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go coffee cups on well behind front counter not covered or inverted.

25-06-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On shelf under front counter, employee jacket stored on top of food products. Employee removed jacket and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Behind counter, case of energy drinks and plastic water bottles on floor.

08B-38-4

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food Properly Stored/Protected

FL-48

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit.

05-04-4

Oct 16, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cream cheese **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. For lox salmon. Provided advisory **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In cooler with sandwiches, provided

05-09-4

Oct 10, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ritz Carlton Amelia Island First Drop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ritz Carlton Amelia Island First Drop on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ritz Carlton Amelia Island First Drop?

Across the inspection record, “no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ritz Carlton Amelia Island First Drop.

How does Ritz Carlton Amelia Island First Drop compare to other restaurants in Amelia Island?

Ritz Carlton Amelia Island First Drop most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Amelia Island average of 70.

Has Ritz Carlton Amelia Island First Drop's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ritz Carlton Amelia Island First Drop have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ritz Carlton Amelia Island First Drop 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 Ritz Carlton Amelia Island First Drop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ritz Carlton Amelia Island First Drop is inspected around two times per year on average.

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