Ellianos Coffee in Lake City

4550 W Us Hwy 90, Lake City, FL 32024

Overview

Ellianos Coffee in Lake City has received 5 FDACS inspections since February 2023, with 6 total violations. Two stop-use orders were issued on December 1, 2025 for unsanitary equipment resulting in food deemed adulterated under FS 500.04 and FS 500.172; both instances involved equipment that was cleaned, sanitized, checked, and released on site. The facility's violations have focused on employee health and food safety management practices. A June 2023 inspection documented three priority foundation violations: the person in charge could not correctly respond to foodborne illness prevention questions, could not provide employee reporting responsibilities in verifiable manner, and the establishment lacked written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomit or diarrhea events. The most recent inspection on December 1, 2025 was a focused inspection for sample collection with one violation documented.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

5FDACS Insp.
6Violations
2Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: December 1, 2025

Ellianos Coffee in Lake City: FDACS Inspection History (5)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· 2 stop-sale orders· Focused Inspection

Inspector: HALEIGH OWENS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection. Visit per request number 5144650.

Good Retail Practice Violations

97 Food has been produced, prepared, packed, transported or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth, or whereby it may have been rendered diseased, unwholesome, or injurious to health. 500.10(1)(f), F.S.Repeat
Service Well Ice (front facing) and Service Well Ice (rear facing) recent sample of ice collected on 11/4/2025 was analyzed and identified to be adulterated containing fecal coliforms. COS: Service Well Ice (front facing) and Service Well Ice (rear facing) were wash, rinsed, and sanitized during inspection. Stop Use Order and Release issued, see order. A Supplemental Report and Sample Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Equipment was cleaned, sanitized, checked, and released.

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Equipment was cleaned, sanitized, checked, and released.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GARRISON SWEAT, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected.

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge was not able to correctly respond to foodborne illness related questions. o
2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf
Person in charge could not provide employee reporting responsibilities in a verifiable manner.
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomit or diarrhea.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . BRYSON COLE, PERSON IN CHARGE GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Comments: Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.

Risk-Based Violations

6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14
Back room area - No employees must wash hands sign in unisex restroom. COS - Wash hands sign was obtained during inspection. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

2-402.11 Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11
Food processing area - Employees preparing sandwiches not wearing hair restraints. o

Ellianos Coffee in Lake City: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (2)

Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Ellianos Coffee in Lake City
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated.
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated.

Ellianos Coffee in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ellianos Coffee in Lake City last inspected?
Ellianos Coffee in Lake City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 1, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Ellianos Coffee in Lake City had?
Ellianos Coffee in Lake City has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Ellianos Coffee in Lake City find?
Ellianos Coffee in Lake City was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 1, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Ellianos Coffee in Lake City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Ellianos Coffee in Lake City has 2 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were released after correction.
What are the most common violations at Ellianos Coffee in Lake City?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Ellianos Coffee in Lake City are: 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 2-402.11: Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11; 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf.

Nearby Establishments to Ellianos Coffee

This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Ellianos Coffee. How we collect and verify this data.