ELIZABETH POINTE LODGE
98 S FLETCHER AVE, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 904-277-4851
Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
DEC 23
AUG 24
MAR 26
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 18 points off where it started.
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
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019001190 | Nov 30, 2018 | Feb 5, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. 0 ppms chlorine, primed but still 0 ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 55f on ice, advised to submerge pan of tomato in ice to maintain temperature, also provided time as a public health
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine for dish washer Quarter for triple sink
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Handsink near dish area missing employee must wash hands sign - handsink on area where ice machine is located
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Employee remade sanitizer bucket and rechecked at 100ppm.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen and server area soiled/torn.
Aug 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 29, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and around oven in kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Thermometer missing inside small black reach in cooler in drink area of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. White storage cabinets in kitchen.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelves/beams in drink area of kitchen.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled can opener, moved to clean
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bag of chicken thawing in sink at room temperature
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