Bw Blacksmith in Lake City

Last inspected:

419 Sw Fl 247 Ste 101, Lake City, FL 32025
Overview

BW Blacksmith in Lake City has accumulated 209 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.5 per visit. Administrative complaints were recommended in six separate inspections between 2021 and 2023, with the facility showing the most serious violations in August 2021 when inspectors cited 22 violations including 9 high-priority items. The facility's top recurring violations involve consumer advisories, chemical storage, and food contact surface sanitation. A portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone in 2021, requiring service.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

28Inspections
209Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Bw Blacksmith in Lake City: Comparison to Columbia County Averages

This Facility 7.5 violations / inspection 7.5 violations per inspection
Columbia County Avg 5.13 violations / inspection 5.13 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Columbia County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Bw Blacksmith in Lake City: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. On pillar near back door across from dry storage shelf.

Bw Blacksmith in Lake City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)

— 1 inspection8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections20 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections29 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections26 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 16 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Bw Blacksmith in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bw Blacksmith in Lake City last inspected?
Bw Blacksmith in Lake City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Bw Blacksmith in Lake City?
The most frequently cited violations at Bw Blacksmith in Lake City are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Bw Blacksmith in Lake City had?
Bw Blacksmith in Lake City has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Bw Blacksmith in Lake City find?
Bw Blacksmith in Lake City was most recently inspected on January 16, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Bw Blacksmith in Lake City ever been shut down?
No, Bw Blacksmith in Lake City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
Has Bw Blacksmith in Lake City had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Bw Blacksmith in Lake City has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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