The Ocean Club
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited The Ocean Club nine times, with records going back to 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.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “ready-to-eat”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average for Amelia Island sits at 70, putting The Ocean Club on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified food manager Ashley E. expired 10/20/25. Certified food manager Christina S. expired 3/25/25. Both managers are scheduled to take test 2/20/26. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-03-7
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish rack across from 3 compartment sink, multiple metal pans stacked before properly air drying.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line and in pastry cooler torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. On dumpster right lid open. Chef shut lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
78
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, container of raw beef stored over container of ready to eat cooked beef. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 on cook line, crab dip prepared twelve (12) days prior. Dip discarded. In walk in cooler, beef stock prepared nine (9) days prior, crab dip prepared (9) days prior, and tomato sauce prepared ten (10) days prior. All items discarded.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, two (2) cracked eggs with three (3) other eggs. All five (5) eggs discarded.
01B-14-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two (2) ice buckets in bar area. Buckets inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Red sanitizer bucket on cook line in kitchen tested 0ppm. Solution discarded and refilled. Retested 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
58
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved Process Waiver or HACCP plan. No logs for thermometer calibration or packaging are being maintained. Chef states process begins today. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03G-49-2
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets stored on top of clean equipment in dry storage area. Jackets moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in bar has "handwashing sink only" sign which is not a reminder for employees to wash hands. Correct sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
82
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Champagne dress made with pasteurized eggs - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: **Time Extended**
01B-24-5
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: Received HACCP BUT not app yet **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
78
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
74
Nov 30, 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 lightly soiled,
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk. In cooler
36-34-5
86
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Buttermilk dressing, ranch, noddle
01B-24-5
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 lid cracked
14-38-4
74
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles, discarded **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch while preparing lamb chops, watch removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Ocean Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Ocean Club on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Ocean Club?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Ocean Club.
How does The Ocean Club compare to other restaurants in Amelia Island?
The Ocean Club most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Amelia Island average of 70.
Has The Ocean Club's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Ocean Club have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Ocean Club 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 The Ocean Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Ocean Club is inspected around three times per year on average.
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