Driftwood Kitchen in Amelia Island
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5 Ocean Club Dr, Amelia Island, FL 32034Driftwood Kitchen in Amelia Island has accumulated 86 violations across 17 inspections since November 2022, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection — at the statewide average. High-priority violations have been recurring and systemic: management awareness failures appeared in 6 of the last 8 inspections, toxic substance control violations were cited in 4 consecutive inspections from December 2024 through February 2026, and employee health policy violations (including sick worker reporting) were documented in at least 3 inspections. Handwashing and proper cooking temperature violations have also been cited multiple times. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on February 6, 2026 identified 6 violations including three high-priority management awareness findings and three high-priority toxic substance control findings, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation — a formal escalation signaling potential disciplinary proceedings.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Driftwood Kitchen in Amelia Island: Comparison to Nassau County Averages
Driftwood Kitchen in Amelia Island: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Driftwood Kitchen in Amelia Island: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Driftwood Kitchen in Amelia Island last inspected?
- Driftwood Kitchen 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 Driftwood Kitchen in Amelia Island?
- The most frequently cited violations at Driftwood Kitchen in Amelia Island are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Driftwood Kitchen in Amelia Island had?
- Driftwood Kitchen in Amelia Island has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Driftwood Kitchen in Amelia Island find?
- Driftwood Kitchen in Amelia Island was most recently inspected on February 6, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Driftwood Kitchen in Amelia Island ever been shut down?
- No, Driftwood Kitchen in Amelia Island has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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