Surfcaster Restaurant in Amelia Island

Last inspected:

51 Beach Lagoon Rd, Amelia Island, FL 32034
Overview

Ocean Side Grill in Amelia Island has been inspected 24 times on record since January 2022, accumulating 203 total violations—an average of 8.5 violations per inspection, significantly exceeding Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any documented emergency closures. The most recent inspection on September 2, 2023 was a focused visit for Hurricane Idalia assessment with no violations cited.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

26Inspections
213Violations
0Closures
1Fire
2FDACS Insp.

Last inspected DBPR:

Surfcaster Restaurant in Amelia Island: Comparison to Nassau County Averages

This Facility 8.2 violations / inspection 8.2 violations per inspection
Nassau County Avg 6.33 violations / inspection 6.33 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Nassau County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Surfcaster Restaurant in Amelia Island: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Boiler jurisdiction #131447 expired on 12/02/2024. Establishment has invoice showing that new certificate has been paid and are awaiting new certificate. **Corrective Action Taken**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.

Surfcaster Restaurant in Amelia Island: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage
— 4 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V42 Equipment condition
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
V40 Wiping cloths usage
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— 2 inspections30 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
V41 Toilet facilities
— 2 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V38 Waste properly disposed
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 4 inspections27 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Surfcaster Restaurant in Amelia Island: FDACS Inspection History (2)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TAMARA JOSEY, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Offsite Focused Visit to conduct assessment for Hurricane Idalia.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LESLIE CARPENTER, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Offsite consultation visit with food establishment management concerning payment. Request #5083342

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Surfcaster Restaurant in Amelia Island: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Surfcaster Restaurant in Amelia Island last inspected?
Surfcaster Restaurant in Amelia Island was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 19, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Surfcaster Restaurant in Amelia Island?
The most frequently cited violations at Surfcaster Restaurant in Amelia Island are: Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Surfcaster Restaurant in Amelia Island had?
Surfcaster Restaurant in Amelia Island has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Surfcaster Restaurant in Amelia Island find?
Surfcaster Restaurant in Amelia Island was most recently inspected on June 19, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Surfcaster Restaurant in Amelia Island ever been shut down?
No, Surfcaster Restaurant in Amelia Island has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Surfcaster Restaurant in Amelia Island had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Surfcaster Restaurant in Amelia Island has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
When was Surfcaster Restaurant in Amelia Island last inspected?
Surfcaster Restaurant in Amelia Island was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 2, 2023. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Surfcaster Restaurant in Amelia Island had?
Surfcaster Restaurant in Amelia Island has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Surfcaster Restaurant in Amelia Island find?
Surfcaster Restaurant in Amelia Island was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 2, 2023 (Focused Inspection).
Has Surfcaster Restaurant in Amelia Island had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Surfcaster Restaurant in Amelia Island has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
Has Surfcaster Restaurant in Amelia Island operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Ocean Side Grill (2025).

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