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
Circle K 2 102 1,574
Walmart 2 77 608
Winn-Dixie 2 170 584
CVS 2 9 882
Dollar Tree 2 9 1,084
Family Dollar 2 316 950

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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)

Sun Stop #0344 FDACS Retail

11182 SW State Road 247, Lake City

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

S&s Food Stores # 0333 FDACS Retail

1101 N Marion Ave, Lake City

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

Stop and Go Food Store # 0009 FDACS Retail

1263 W US Highway 90, Lake City

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

Dollar General # 12523 FDACS Retail

136 NW Bascom Norris DR, Lake City

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Ellianos Store # 0008 FDACS Retail

2915 W US Highway 90, Lake City

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Tonys Pizza FDACS Retail

2962 NW US Highway 41, Lake City

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

S&s Food Stores # 0313 FDACS Retail

2314 SW State Road 247, Lake City

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

47 Liquor #2 FDACS Retail

757 SW SR 247, Lake City

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

K C's Produce FDACS Retail

1149 SE Baya DR, Lake City

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

Frito Lay Warehouse # 44910 FDACS Retail

336 SE Newell DR, Lake City

FDACS Retail Food · Dry Storage

Seaglass Us90 FDACS Retail

2494 W US 90 STE 105, Lake City

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp

Lake City Save a Lot FDACS Retail

1036 E Duval ST, Lake City

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Shell FDACS Retail

3317 W US Highway 90, Lake City

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Lester's Shved Ice FDACS Retail

9831 SW County Road 240, Lake City

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Baya Pharmacy East FDACS Retail

780 SE Baya DR, Lake City

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Abc Liquor # 0196 FDACS Retail

1490 W US Highway 90, Lake City

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Dollar General Store #18371 FDACS Retail

134 SW Wingate ST, Lake City

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Baya Pharmacy West FDACS Retail

1465 W US Highway 90 Ste 110, Lake City

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF/TCS

Lake City Nutrition Company LLC FDACS Retail

4134 W US Highway 90 Unit 105, Lake City

FDACS Retail Food · Health Food Store w/FS

Dollar General # 14979 FDACS Retail

1203 E Duval ST, Lake City

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables