Elizabeth Pointe Lodge

98 S Fletcher Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

American

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2022, Elizabeth Pointe Lodge has six inspections in the public record. Elizabeth Pointe Lodge was last inspected on Mar 30, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Fernandina Beach average 68, so Elizabeth Pointe Lodge trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked raw shelled eggs into pan on stove then with same gloves and no handwash touched clean plates and utensils. Inspector coached employee on proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-27-4

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of Clorox and stainless steel cleaner on shelf under cook line next to clean pots and single service items.

41-10-4

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Employee remade sanitizer bucket and rechecked at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unsure if they have test strips for sanitizer. Operator stated she will purchase right away. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-37-1

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on seasoning shelf above cook line. Employee removed cellphone. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open energy drink on shelf under cook line next to plastic wrap. Employee discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two tongs on handle of oven. Employee removed tongs from door handle and stored on cook line table. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen and server area soiled/torn. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Aug 30, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 29, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen sitting on counter of cook line, French toast batter, pancake batter, pooled eggs, diced ham, diced sausage, cut spinach, cut tomatoes, shredded cheese 65F. All items placed out approximately 1.5 hours prior. All items moved to reach in cooler to cool. On buffet line in dining room, container of cream 47F, shredded cheese 65F. Both items placed out approximately 1.5 hours prior. Both items moved to reach in cooler to cool. **Warning**

03A-02-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle stored on prep table in kitchen. Bottle moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and around oven in kitchen.

36-73-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Thermometer missing inside small black reach in cooler in drink area of kitchen.

05-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. White storage cabinets in kitchen.

23-03-4

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelves/beams in drink area of kitchen.

14-06-4

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed flyer **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled can opener, moved to clean

22-02-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bag of chicken thawing in sink at room temperature

06-01-5

Mar 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required.

11-04-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Calm chowder soup, on has date made, employee added thaw date **Corrected On-Site**

02C-08-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle, pink substance, labeled **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Elizabeth Pointe Lodge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Elizabeth Pointe Lodge on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Elizabeth Pointe Lodge?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Elizabeth Pointe Lodge.

How does Elizabeth Pointe Lodge compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?

Elizabeth Pointe Lodge most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Fernandina Beach average of 68.

Has Elizabeth Pointe Lodge's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Elizabeth Pointe Lodge have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Elizabeth Pointe 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 Elizabeth Pointe Lodge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Elizabeth Pointe Lodge is inspected around two times per year on average.

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