Clauta's Caribbean Shack in Lake City
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577 E Duval Street, Lake City, FL 32055Clauta's Caribbean Shack in Lake City has averaged 5.9 violations per inspection across 14 inspections since September 2022, slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Employee health reporting violations appeared in 3 of the most recent 4 inspections, and chemical storage, food contact surface, consumer advisory, and shell stock requirement violations have been cited repeatedly throughout the inspection history. The most recent inspection on January 15, 2026 documented 18 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Clauta's Caribbean Shack in Lake City: Comparison to Columbia County Averages
Clauta's Caribbean Shack in Lake City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Clauta's Caribbean Shack in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Clauta's Caribbean Shack in Lake City last inspected?
- Clauta's Caribbean Shack in Lake City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Clauta's Caribbean Shack in Lake City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Clauta's Caribbean Shack in Lake City are: Shell stock requirements, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Clauta's Caribbean Shack in Lake City had?
- Clauta's Caribbean Shack in Lake City has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Clauta's Caribbean Shack in Lake City find?
- Clauta's Caribbean Shack in Lake City was most recently inspected on January 15, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Clauta's Caribbean Shack in Lake City ever been shut down?
- No, Clauta's Caribbean Shack 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.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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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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