Best Western Plus in Lake City
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1608 S.w. Fl Gateway Drive, Lake City, FL 32024Part of: Best Western Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Best Western Plus in Lake City operates a 28-seat permanent food service facility with 11 inspections on record dating back to 2020, accumulating 22 total violations and averaging 2.0 violations per inspection—well below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. Employee health reporting violations appeared in 5 of the 11 inspections, a recurring pattern spanning from 2020 through July 2025. The most recent inspection on July 25, 2025 identified 2 high-priority employee health reporting violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Best Western Plus in Lake City: Comparison to Columbia County Averages
Best Western Plus in Lake City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Best Western Plus in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Best Western Plus in Lake City last inspected?
- Best Western Plus in Lake City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 25, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Best Western Plus in Lake City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Best Western Plus in Lake City are: Employee health reporting, Management awareness, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Best Western Plus in Lake City had?
- Best Western Plus in Lake City has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Best Western Plus in Lake City find?
- Best Western Plus in Lake City was most recently inspected on July 25, 2025 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Best Western Plus in Lake City ever been shut down?
- No, Best Western Plus in Lake City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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