Chick-fil-a in Lake City

Last inspected:

3200 Us 90 W, Lake City, FL 32055

Part of: Chick-fil-A Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

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.

25Inspections
87Violations
0Closures
3Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Chick-fil-a in Lake City: Comparison to Columbia County Averages

This Facility 3.5 violations / inspection 3.5 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

Chick-fil-a in Lake City: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Gauge of fire extinguisher next to back door in red zone.
— 1 fire violation

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

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In recharge zone by back door.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 49-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Flammables stored/debris present in boiler room. For reporting purposes only. Full gas can in room containing water heater.

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 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
— 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
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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
— 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
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

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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