Atlantic Grill at Lodge
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
41
Score
Going back to 2022, Atlantic Grill at Lodge has 16 inspections in the public record. On Feb 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 12 violations to closer to five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Compared to other Palm Coast restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
16
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 0ppm chlorine. Bucket empty. Person in charge had employee change bucket and prime machine.
22-41-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes ran through dish machine while dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge primed machine and reran dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed shrimp in reach in cooler date marked 2/4. Person in charge disposed of shrimp.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauté flip-top cooler: cut tomatoes, corn, sausage, ham (50-51F - Cold Holding) doubled pan for approximately two hour per person in charge. Person in charge placed in walk-in freezer too cool. Items were 41F and below by end of all inspections. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed butter on time control while missing paper work. Provided paper work to person in charge.
03F-10-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoops sitting on top of ice machine. Ice machine top soiled with dust and water. Person in charge had scoops ran through dish area and placed in food containers. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong hanging on oven handles. Discuss with person in charge. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed traulsen reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed metal hammer/mallet cracked with hole making mallet not easily cleanable. Person in charge disposed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
41
Aug 7, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Shrimp thawing under running water is 83F. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: Not observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: Not observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Not observed. **Time Extended**
06-03-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover is missing at 2 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: Still missing. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Still on order. **Time Extended**
29-18-4
90
Aug 4, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found In bar area; observed 5 flies near drain line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: Observed 6 live flying insects behind bar area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: Observed 6 live flying insects. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover is missing at 2 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: Still missing. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Shrimp thawing under running water is 83F. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: Not observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: Not observed. **Time Extended**
06-03-5
78
Aug 1, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found In bar area; observed 5 flies near drain line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: Observed 6 live flying insects behind bar area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover is missing at 2 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: Still missing. **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Shrimp thawing under running water is 83F. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: Not observed. **Time Extended**
06-03-5
78
Jul 29, 2025
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found In bar area; observed 5 flies near drain line. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in cooler; raw chicken over raw salmon. Raw shrimp over potatoes. Person in charge rearranged all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In tall reach in cooler; Ceasar dressing dated 7.17 today is 7.29. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Make table; inside; Potatoes 61F, crab 45F; ( - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler next to ice machine; milk, heavy cream 47F; ( - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table; inside; Potatoes 61F, crab 45F; ( - Cold Holding) On counter cooler; Batter 73F, tomatoes 67F; ( - Cold Holding) Small cooler; pooled eggs 52F, shell eggs 52F, ham, corn, mozzarella 54F, guacamole 53F, shrimp, scallops, crab 47F; ( - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on hollandaise. Emailed time control to executive chef.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher of water in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed pitcher. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go soup container without handles used as a scoop in flour. Person in charge removed container. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. The entire dining area has black mold like substance on/around them. Vents have condensation in dining area. Dining room smells of mold. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover is missing at 2 compartment sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under fryers. Debris under entire cook line. Floors throughout are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 1 pair of tong hanging from oven doors. Person in charge removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on server side is soiled. Can opener is soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer is soiled with crumbs.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer ice cream not covered, hamburgers not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Shrimp thawing under running water is 83F.
06-03-5
23
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine at 0ppm. Primed and only at 10ppm. Called repair person who immediately came and fixed machine. Tests at 75ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. In walk in cooler limes had a white substance spilled on them.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1st reach in cooler; corn 54F, hummus 52F, salsa 51F, goat cheese 51F, feta 54F, tomatoes 44F ; ( - Cold Holding). 2nd reach in cooler; shrimp, scallops, mozzarella 51F; ( - Cold Holding) Items sitting on ice above fill line and on top of ice. Out 1 hour. Person in charge place into the ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On mop sink. Person in charge replaced hose Bibb. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dish machine at 0ppm.
16-33-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles a bar soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used to dump coffee inn. Addressed and they cleaned sink out. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Salmon not dated. Person in charge dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machines have black mold like substance in them.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as a scoop in coffee. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing around corner by walk in cooler.
36-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor behind cookline has grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of Fingerling potatoes and oranges on floor. Person in charge moved to store properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In reach in freezer bottle water. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer; ice cream, hamburgers not covered. Person in charge covered all items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind dish has black mold on it.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Person in charge hung up to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
23
Nov 15, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout kitchen and dining area have mold like substance growing in them. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Time extended. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Time extended. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Sep 17, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tests at 0ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Dishwasher is down for service. The have 3 compartment sink set up and it tests at 200ppm quat. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout kitchen and dining area have mold like substance growing in them. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Time extended. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
82
Sep 16, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tests at 0ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in freezer; at front end of cook line; raw shrimp/crab over French fries. Person in charge moved shrimp and crab. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tall at end of cook line; oysters 48F. In cooler overnight. In tall cooler; Butter 58F **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tall at end of cook line; oysters 48F. In cooler overnight. In reach in cooler; Crab meat 46F, tomatoes 46F, salsa 52F, beets 48F, hummus 46F, feta cheese 52F; ( - Cold Holding). Per person in charge on cool line less than 1hour. Person in charge moved to another cooler. In egg station; shell eggs 45F. Shell eggs were above fill line in cooler 1 hour. Person in charge removed shell eggs and placed inside cooler. In tall cooler; Butter 58F. Butter discarded. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce 124F. Person in charge removed to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled. Bar soda nozzles are moldy. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as scoop in flour. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple tanks not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout kitchen and dining area have mold like substance growing in them. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing in dish room and next to 3 compartment sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on cart with dirty dishes. Coast on top of soda boxes. Person in charge removed both. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in dish room.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease behind cookline.
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Main cooler on cookline has ice buildup inside. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle in salt. Person in charge removed spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing signage on cookline.
31B-04-4
26
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dishmachine gauge is stuck on 220F. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: Dishmachine still reads 220F on gauge. **Time Extended**
16-38-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of both reach in cooler on cook-line have standing water in bottom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-29: End cooler still has standing water. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
90
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Oyster 47F Reach in cooler #1; feta, tomatoes, hummus 52F, crab meat, tomatoes/cucumbers 56F ; ( - Cold Holding) Reach in cooler #2; scallops 48F; ( - Cold Holding), shrimp, tomatoes 47F, waffle batter 50F; ( - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Ceviche over salad. Person in charge moved ceviche to bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler #1; feta, tomatoes, hummus 52F, crab meat, tomatoes/cucumbers 56F ; ( - Cold Holding) Reach in cooler #2; scallops 48F; ( - Cold Holding), shrimp, tomatoes 47F, waffle batter 50F; ( - Cold Holding) Server station; butter 54F; ( - Cold Holding). Added to time control. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hash browns 109F, clarified. Butter 109F; ( - Hot Holding)
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach in cooler #2; cream not dated. Person in charge dated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles have black mold like substance inside. Can opener is soiled. Person in charge removed and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Quart plastic container used as scoops in flour and sugar. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottled water on prep table. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pair of reading glasses on prep table. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach in freezer has ice buildup inside.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 3 pairs of tongs hanging from oven doors. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dishmachine gauge is stuck on 220F.
16-38-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All ovens have food debris inside.
22-08-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. At server station; sink still runs when shut off.
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of both reach in cooler on cook-line have standing water in bottom.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bang bang shrimp in freezer not covered. Person in charge had covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Hash browns thawing at room temperature 54F.
06-01-5
26
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliver ; oysters, strawberry butter, lettuce, shrimp, Ceasar dressing 47F; ( - Cold Holding). All in cooler overnight. On line; Butter 83F; ( - Cold Holding) **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on hash browns, milk and 1/2&1/2, and butter. Person in charge time stamped. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook handle cell phone then go to put gloves on without washing hands 1st. Addressed immediately and person washed hands and placed gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliver ; oysters, strawberry butter, lettuce, shrimp, Ceasar dressing 47F; ( - Cold Holding). All in cooler overnight. On line; Butter 83F; ( - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Date missing on cream and milk. Person in charge dated both. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute on soda machine has lime calcium in it.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in flour. Person in charge removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge placed utensils on stove. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Gauge is broken on dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
16-38-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
39
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Atlantic Grill at Lodge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Atlantic Grill at Lodge on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Atlantic Grill at Lodge?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Atlantic Grill at Lodge.
How does Atlantic Grill at Lodge compare to other restaurants in Palm Coast?
Atlantic Grill at Lodge most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Coast average of 79.
Has Atlantic Grill at Lodge's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Atlantic Grill at Lodge have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Atlantic Grill at Lodge means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Atlantic Grill at Lodge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Atlantic Grill at Lodge is inspected around five times per year on average.
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