How many health inspections has BEST WESTERN PLUS had?

BEST WESTERN PLUS has had 10 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has BEST WESTERN PLUS ever been shut down?

No, BEST WESTERN PLUS has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at BEST WESTERN PLUS?

The most frequently cited violations at BEST WESTERN PLUS are: Employee health reporting, Management awareness, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

BEST WESTERN PLUS

1608 S.W. FL GATEWAY DRIVE, Lake City, FL 32024

Columbia County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: JAISHREEHANUMAN LTD · License: SEA2200569

BEST WESTERN PLUS in Lake City, FL has 10 inspections on record with 21 total violations (2.1 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

10Inspections

21Violations

0Closures

Data current as of July 11, 2024

Inspection History (10)

Jul 11, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Aug 1, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Feb 14, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Aug 27, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 26, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

Oct 19, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Mar 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Feb 7, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Jan 24, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

May 31, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

How Does This Facility Compare?

BEST WESTERN PLUS has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Columbia County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 2.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.40.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has BEST WESTERN PLUS had?: BEST WESTERN PLUS has had 10 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has BEST WESTERN PLUS ever been shut down?: No, BEST WESTERN PLUS has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at BEST WESTERN PLUS?: The most frequently cited violations at BEST WESTERN PLUS are: Employee health reporting, Management awareness, Consumer advisory.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: July 11, 2024 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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