Lake City — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Lake City, Florida has 293 food establishments with 2,640 inspections on record. 4 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 84.1%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 5.2 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: Woods in Lake City, shut down March 24, 2026 for no potable water.

Largest fine: $400 assessed to Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Lake City on September 4, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

293Facilities
2,640Total Inspections
4Closures 2026
84.1%Pass Rate
5.2Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
La Fiesta Tacos and Tequila 49 344 3
Hong Yip Restaurant 31 261 3
Morton Eg Restaurants LLC 38 197 3
Tavern Brewery and Irish Pub D/b/a Marion Street Deli & Pub LLC 40 326 2
Salsas Mexican Restaurant 48 462 1

Lake City Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Lake City 84.1% Pass Rate 84.1%
Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%
Lake City 5.2 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.2
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Lake City 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37
Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Lake City Restaurants: Recent Closures (3)

DateBusinessReason
Woods No potable water
Morton Eg Restaurants LLC Roach activity
Morton Eg Restaurants LLC Roach activity

Lake City Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Waffle House #2254 1 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sonny's Real Pit BBQ 4 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Longhorn Steakhouse #5451 1 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Salsas Mexican Restaurant 22 (1 high) Administrative complaint recommended
Chili's 9 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Zaxby's 5 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Maggie's Place Latin Cafe 5 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Taco Bell 194 1 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Culver's Lake City 4 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Columbia Livestock Market Cafe 0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Lake City Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
14 Food contact surfaces 33,538
23 Chemical properly stored 31,395
22 Consumer advisory 29,184
36 Proper ventilation 17,316
03 Employee health reporting 15,420

Lake City Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

63Actions on Record
$26,340Total Fines
$432Avg Fine
$1,600Largest Fine
28Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
Sep 4, 2025 Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites $400 5--2025060126
Apr 23, 2026 U Mi Fl LLC $400 5--2026022113

Lake City Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

61Fire Violations
36Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Fire extinguisher in red zone 37
Other fire safety violation 13
Exit blocked or locked 5
Missing boiler certificate/report 4
Propane tank stored inside building 2

Lake City Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Lake City has 168 FDACS-regulated facilities with 527 inspections on record and 481 stop-sale orders issued.

168Retail Facilities
527FDACS Inspections
481Stop-Sale Orders
3Orders in 2026

Lake City FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

DateFacilityProductReason
Florida Gateway Food Bank Dried Beans (Sarita Great Northem Beans) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Pest Control
Florida Gateway Food Bank Ambient food storage area for receipt of new deliverys (Florida Gateway food Banks) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Pest Control Comments: To request a Food Saf…
Florida Gateway Food Bank Food storage racking ambient warehouse storage (Floriday Gateway food bank) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Pest Control Comments: To request a Food Saf…
Stop-and-go-food-store-0003-272659 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Stop-and-go-food-store-0003-272659 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Certificate of Analysis
Lake-city-smoke-shop-396076 Brand Name: (Lot #:) 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Lake-city-smoke-shop-396076 Brand Name: (Lot #:) 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Lake-city-smoke-shop-396076 Brand Name: (Lot #:) 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Lake-city-smoke-shop-396076 Brand Name: (Lot #:) 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Lake-city-smoke-shop-396076 Brand Name: (Lot #:) 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…

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Lake City FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

CodeViolationCitations
5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not 89
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when 84
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair 51
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all 48
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning 41

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Lake City Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Dollar General 14 57 2,871
Chevron 6 283 1,145
Walmart 2 77 608
Winn-Dixie 2 170 584
CVS 2 9 882
Dollar Tree 2 9 1,084
Family Dollar 2 316 950
Circle K 2 102 1,574

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Lake City: Notable Restaurants

La Fiesta Tacos and Tequila

Lake City · Most Closures

49 inspections 344 violations 3 closures

Hong Yip Restaurant

Lake City · Most Closures

31 inspections 261 violations 3 closures

Morton Eg Restaurants LLC

Lake City · Most Closures

38 inspections 197 violations 3 closures

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #131

Lake City · Most Inspected

50 inspections 363 violations 1 closures

Salsas Mexican Restaurant

Lake City · Most Inspected

48 inspections 462 violations 1 closures

Waffle House #2254

Lake City · Recently Inspected

29 inspections 161 violations

Lake City: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Subway 5 332 0
Wendys 4 508 0
Waffle House 3 500 0
Hardees 3 454 1
Burger King 3 132 0
McDonalds 2 226 0
Days Inn 2 58 0
Dunkin 2 195 0
Little Caesars 2 164 2
Taco Bell 2 219 0

Lake City Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Lake City?
Lake City, Florida has 293 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Lake City?
The current pass rate for food establishments in Lake City is 84.1%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Lake City this year?
4 food establishments in Lake City have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Lake City?
The most frequently cited violations in Lake City are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Lake City?
Subway has the most locations in Lake City with 5 establishments.
What was the most recent restaurant closure in Lake City?
Woods in Lake City was shut down on March 24, 2026 for no potable water.
How does Lake City compare to the Florida state average?
Lake City has a pass rate of 84.1%, which is 1.9 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.2 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Lake City?
Food establishments in Lake City have an average of 9 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Lake City been assessed?
Food establishments in Lake City have been assessed $26,340 in fines across 63 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $432 and the largest single fine was $1,600.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Lake City restaurants?
61 fire safety violations have been documented across 36 food establishments in Lake City. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Lake City inspected?
Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Lake City, Florida has 168 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 527 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Lake City?
FDACS has issued 481 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Lake City, including 3 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

In the News Lake City

Lake City Restaurants & Food Establishments (290)

Busy Bee 34 FDACS Retail

3269 US 441, Lake City

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

S&s Food Stores #337 FDACS Retail

3519 N US Highway 441, Lake City

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Sun Stop #0341 FDACS Retail

4046 SW State Road 47, Lake City

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Winn Dixie # 0081 FDACS Retail

580 S Marion Ave, Lake City

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

S&s Food Stores #352 FDACS Retail

537 SW State Road 247, Lake City

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Dollar Tree # 6592 FDACS Retail

990 SW Main Blvd, Lake City

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Humble Nature Farm LLC FDACS Retail

975 SW Ford LN, Lake City

FDACS Retail Food · Limited Poultry and Egg

Busy Bee# 7 FDACS Retail

4772 NW US Highway 41, Lake City

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Saveway Supermarket FDACS Retail

222 NE Washington ST Ste 102, Lake City

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store/Prepackaged/No Food Service

Fire Breathers INC FDACS Retail

1051 East Duval Street, Lake City

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp

Chevron 011 FDACS Retail

3282 W US Highway 90, Lake City

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Sky Smoke Shop FDACS Retail

161 SW Stonegate Ter Ste 103, Lake City

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp

Dollar General #17873 FDACS Retail

11346 SW State Road 247, Lake City

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Michael Crews FDACS Retail

5 BROWN RD SUITE 2, Lake City

FDACS Retail Food · Dry Storage

Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb 1192 FDACS Retail

255 NW Commons Loop, Lake City

FDACS Retail Food · Seafood Market Retail

Walmart #767 Establishment #: 73583 FDACS Retail

2767 WUS Highway 90, Lake City

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket Inspected By: | KENNETH DAVIDSON

Princy LLC FDACS Retail

394 E Duval ST, Lake City

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Ed & Barb's Cream Donuts Establishment #: 392113 FDACS Retail

567 SW Main Blvd, Lake City

FDACS Retail Food · Retail Bakery Inspected By GARRY OSTENDORF

Dollar General # 11562 FDACS Retail

5087 W US Highway 90, Lake City

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Sage Coffee FDACS Retail

929 SW Main Blvd, Lake City

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops