Baxter's Restaurant in Amelia Island
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4919 First Coast Hwy, Amelia Island, FL 32034Baxter's Restaurant in Amelia Island has been subject to escalating enforcement across 21 inspections since at least 2022, recording 221 total violations with an average of 10.5 per inspection—double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern, with employee health policy violations cited in 8 inspections, chemical storage violations in 6 inspections, shell stock handling violations in 6 inspections, and food contact surface violations in 4 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure, but administrative complaints recommending formal disciplinary proceedings were recommended following three of the four most recent inspections—in October 2024, March 2025, and February 2026. The most recent inspection on February 6, 2026 identified 27 violations including three high-priority findings for employee health policy, food contact surfaces, and chemical storage, prompting an administrative complaint recommendation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Baxter's Restaurant in Amelia Island: Comparison to Nassau County Averages
Baxter's Restaurant in Amelia Island: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections20 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections33 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Baxter's Restaurant in Amelia Island: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Baxter's Restaurant in Amelia Island last inspected?
- Baxter's Restaurant in Amelia Island was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 6, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Baxter's Restaurant in Amelia Island?
- The most frequently cited violations at Baxter's Restaurant in Amelia Island are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Baxter's Restaurant in Amelia Island had?
- Baxter's Restaurant in Amelia Island has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Baxter's Restaurant in Amelia Island find?
- Baxter's Restaurant in Amelia Island was most recently inspected on February 6, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Baxter's Restaurant in Amelia Island ever been shut down?
- No, Baxter's Restaurant in Amelia Island has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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