Amelia Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach

Last inspected:

1997 S Fletcher Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Overview

The Amelia Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach has accumulated 43 violations across 13 inspections since 2018, averaging 3.3 violations per inspection—below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health and handwashing violations appeared repeatedly, cited in 6 of the 13 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. A disciplinary action resulting in $160 in fines was issued. Fire safety violations involving portable fire extinguisher gauges in the red zone were documented in April 2018 and April 2019. The most recent inspection on March 25, 2026 resulted in a Warning Issued disposition, with 10 violations including three high-priority findings in management awareness, allergen awareness, and employee health reporting.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

13Inspections
43Violations
0Closures
2Fire
$160in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Amelia Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach: Comparison to Nassau County Averages

This Facility 3.3 violations / inspection 3.3 violations per inspection
Nassau County Avg 6.36 violations / inspection 6.36 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Nassau County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Amelia Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $160.00

Disciplinary action history for Amelia Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2017036565 $160.00 Jul 25, 2017 Miami (Doral)

Amelia Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In kitchen

Amelia Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

Amelia Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Amelia Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach last inspected?
Amelia Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 25, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
What are the most common violations at Amelia Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Amelia Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach are: Employee health reporting, Outer openings protected, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Amelia Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach had?
Amelia Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Amelia Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach find?
Amelia Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach was most recently inspected on March 25, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has Amelia Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach ever been shut down?
No, Amelia Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach 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 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 V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
Has Amelia Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Amelia Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Amelia Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Amelia Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
How much has Amelia Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach been fined?
Amelia Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Amelia Hotel at the Beach in Fernandina Beach operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Amelia Hotel and Suites Cafe (2018-2019).

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