Lighthouse Restaurant in Fanning Springs
Last inspected:
7600 N Hwy 19, Fanning Springs, FL 32693Lighthouse Restaurant in Fanning Springs has accumulated 522 violations across 53 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.8 per visit. The facility was shut down four times for rodent activity. In July 2025, inspectors issued an emergency order and conducted daily follow-up inspections, finding continued violations. Fire inspections documented frayed and spliced electrical wires running from the walk-in cooler to the office area, a hazard noted in three separate inspections in 2019 with no correction.
Most recent closure: July 29, 2025 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lighthouse Restaurant in Fanning Springs: Comparison to Gilchrist County Averages
This Facility
9.8
violations / inspection
9.8 violations per inspection
Gilchrist County Avg
5.76
violations / inspection
5.76 county average
This Facility
4
emergency closures
4 closures
Gilchrist County Avg
0.41
closures / facility
0.41 county average
Lighthouse Restaurant in Fanning Springs: Emergency Closure History (4)
Lighthouse Restaurant in Fanning Springs: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,350.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2022014751 | $600.00 | Mar 15, 2022 | Orlando | |
| 5--2021011747 | $250.00 | Mar 2, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 5--2018004747 | $300.00 | Jan 23, 2018 | Tampa | |
| 5--2015036173 | $200.00 | Jul 14, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
Lighthouse Restaurant in Fanning Springs: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Complaint Full · 47-01-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only.
Observed wire running from walk in cooler, along ground around corner and plugged into surge protected in office area. Wire is connected with wire nuts approximately half walk from cooler to office area. - From follow-up inspection 2019-05-30: No change - From follow-up inspection 2019-05-31: No change
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 47-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only.
Observed wire running from walk in cooler, along ground around corner and plugged into surge protected in office area. Wire is connected with wire nuts approximately half walk from cooler to office area.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Lighthouse Restaurant in Fanning Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (55)
— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 10 inspections57 violations · 31 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 21 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 5 inspections48 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections32 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 9 inspections69 violations · 40 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections31 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 8 inspections55 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 9 inspections46 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Lighthouse Restaurant in Fanning Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lighthouse Restaurant in Fanning Springs last inspected?
- Lighthouse Restaurant in Fanning Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 29, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Lighthouse Restaurant in Fanning Springs last shut down?
- Lighthouse Restaurant in Fanning Springs was last shut down on July 29, 2025 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Lighthouse Restaurant in Fanning Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lighthouse Restaurant in Fanning Springs are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Lighthouse Restaurant in Fanning Springs had?
- Lighthouse Restaurant in Fanning Springs has had 55 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lighthouse Restaurant in Fanning Springs find?
- Lighthouse Restaurant in Fanning Springs was most recently inspected on April 29, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Lighthouse Restaurant in Fanning Springs ever been shut down?
- Yes, Lighthouse Restaurant in Fanning Springs has been emergency-closed 4 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Lighthouse Restaurant in Fanning Springs had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Lighthouse Restaurant in Fanning Springs has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Lighthouse Restaurant in Fanning Springs faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Lighthouse Restaurant in Fanning Springs has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,350.00 in fines.
- How much has Lighthouse Restaurant in Fanning Springs been fined?
- Lighthouse Restaurant in Fanning Springs has been fined a total of $1,350.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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