AMELIA ISLAND, Nassau County

DRIFTWOOD KITCHEN

5 OCEAN CLUB DR, AMELIA ISLAND, FL 32034

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Jun 1, 2026
City
AMELIA ISLAND
County
Nassau
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 1, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

01B-24-5

Detail 24601365

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In stand up reach in cooler at server station, Garlic Aioli with fresh garlic date marked 5/19. House made blue cheese dressing date marked 5/20. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-14-5

Detail 24601367

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. 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 expired between 5/1/26-5/19/26.

22-20-5

Detail 24601366

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine deflector plate soiled with black mold-like substance.

23-03-4

Detail 24601369

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled with dust build up. Hood filters above cook line soiled with grease.

25-06-4

Detail 24601368

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On top shelf of cook line, to go boxes not inverted. Operator flipped over boxes. Corrected On-Site

Feb 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

01B-24-5

Detail 24355291

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In stand up reach in cooler at end of cook line, 1 container of house made blue cheese dressing date marked 1/27. Also, In reach in cooler on cook line, 1 containers of cut lettuce date marked for 1/29. Also, in reach in cooler on cook line near fryers, 1 container of Caesar dressing date marked 1/26. Also, in reach in cooler on cook line near fryers, 1 container of champ vinegar sauce date marked 1/23. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

24-05-4

Detail 24355292

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Next to ice machine, two ice buckets not inverted. Chef inverted ice buckets. Corrected On-Site

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

01B-24-5

Detail 23723542

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 near salad station in kitchen, one (1) container of Caesar dressing prepared eight (8) days prior. Caesar dressing discarded.

01B-03-5

Detail 23723538

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from reduced oxygen package. In reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen, five (5) packages of thawed raw tuna still sealed. See stop sale.

24-05-4

Detail 23723539

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Near ice machine in kitchen, ice bucket not inverted. Chef inverted bucket. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 23723541

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from reduced oxygen package. In reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen, five (5) packages of thawed raw tuna still sealed. See stop sale.

08B-49-4

Detail 23723540

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen, three (3) cans of employee unopened energy drinks are stored.

Dec 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

01D-01-5

Detail 23415810

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No proof for salmon served undercooked. Letter provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23415806

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee black drink cup stored inside hand washing sink in dish area. Cup removed. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 23415809

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Two (2) servers eating in kitchen. Servers exited with food to break area. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23415811

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.

31B-04-4

Detail 23415807

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sinks in both inside and outside bars. Inspector emailed sign. Corrective Action Taken

16-46-4

Detail 23415808

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.

May 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

41-10-4

Detail 22896898

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner spray bottles stored over open case of unwrapped single service spoons, moved Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Time Extended

03G-50-1

Detail 22896901

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: Haccp received Time Extended

02C-04-5

Detail 22896900

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Par-cooked wings cooked,cooled,then froze Both time markings - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Time Extended

41-17-4

Detail 22896899

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with yellow substance inside unlabeled, states cleaner - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Time Extended

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 7

01D-01-5

Detail 22756171

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Shrimp ceviche Chef agreed to cook

41-10-4

Detail 22756167

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner spray bottles stored over open case of unwrapped single service spoons, moved Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 22756168

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Shrimp ceviche on menu. Used raw shrimp. Chef agreed to cook Corrected On-Site

03G-50-1

Detail 22756169

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.

02C-04-5

Detail 22756173

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Par-cooked wings cooked,cooled,then froze Both time markings

41-17-4

Detail 22756172

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with yellow substance inside unlabeled, states cleaner

08B-47-4

Detail 22756170

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of uncrustables pb&j sandwiches on floor of walk in freezer. Moved to shelf Corrected On-Site

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

41-10-4

Detail 22474869

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sealed container with fly pesticide inside.stored on top of ice machine...moved to store in chemicals closest Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22474870

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can operate, placed to wash Corrected On-Site

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 21889564

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine upper area

14-38-4

Detail 21889563

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Red lids cracked Corrected On-Site

Nov 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

41-10-4

Detail 21547500

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer spray bottle stored over cooler, moved Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21547499

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottle in dish area unlabeled. Discarded Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 21547501

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food in reach in cooler not id as such, moved Corrected On-Site

Mar 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-34-5

Detail 20937506

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in

12B-07-4

Detail 20937508

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On area where silverware is being rolled, moved Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20937505

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones on prep areas moved Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20937507

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear containers moved to dry correctly Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 20937509

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Blue labels On pans

Sep 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

23-24-4

Detail 20539127

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Build up Between drawer doors

12B-07-4

Detail 20539128

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal energy drink open on cooler, moved Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 20539129

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids for clear containers

14-69-4

Detail 20539126

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer ice build up