Chick-fil-a in Lake City
Last inspected:
3200 Us 90 W, Lake City, FL 32055Part of: Chick-fil-A Florida health inspections, violations & closures
The Lake City location of this chain-operated quick-service restaurant accumulated 87 violations across 25 inspections from 2015 to January 2026, averaging 3.5 violations per inspection — below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations included shell stock requirements cited in the most recent inspection on January 8, 2026; employee health reporting on February 2, 2024; proper cooking temperatures on February 2, 2024 and September 28, 2023; and food contact surface violations on February 2, 2024 and July 3, 2024. Fire safety violations involving portable fire extinguisher gauges in the red zone were documented on August 5, 2025 and February 16, 2022. The most recent inspection on January 8, 2026 was completed with no further action required, though it cited two shell stock requirement violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chick-fil-a in Lake City: Comparison to Columbia County Averages
Chick-fil-a in Lake City: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 49-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Chick-fil-a in Lake City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Chick-fil-a in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chick-fil-a in Lake City last inspected?
- Chick-fil-a in Lake City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Chick-fil-a in Lake City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chick-fil-a in Lake City are: Employee health reporting, Proper cooking temps, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Chick-fil-a in Lake City had?
- Chick-fil-a in Lake City has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chick-fil-a in Lake City find?
- Chick-fil-a in Lake City was most recently inspected on January 8, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Chick-fil-a in Lake City ever been shut down?
- No, Chick-fil-a in Lake City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Chick-fil-a in Lake City had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Chick-fil-a in Lake City has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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