Halpatter's in Lake City
Last inspected:
264 Ne Hernando Ave, Lake City, FL 32055Halpatter's in Lake City has accumulated 103 violations across 21 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Employee health reporting violations, chemical storage violations, and food contact surface violations appear repeatedly across inspections, with employee health policy cited in at least 4 separate inspections and chemical storage cited in at least 6. The most recent inspection on September 23, 2025 identified 9 high-priority violations including employee health reporting (cited twice), chemical storage, hand-washing, food contact surfaces, and consumer advisory issues, though the inspection was completed with no further action required. A fire safety violation was documented in 2018 for improper propane tank storage inside the building.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Halpatter's in Lake City: Comparison to Columbia County Averages
Halpatter's in Lake City: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued
Halpatter's in Lake City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Halpatter's in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Halpatter's in Lake City last inspected?
- Halpatter's in Lake City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 23, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Halpatter's in Lake City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Halpatter's in Lake City are: Consumer advisory, Toilet facilities, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Halpatter's in Lake City had?
- Halpatter's in Lake City has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Halpatter's in Lake City find?
- Halpatter's in Lake City was most recently inspected on September 23, 2025 with 9 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Halpatter's in Lake City ever been shut down?
- No, Halpatter's 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 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.
- 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.
- Has Halpatter's in Lake City had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Halpatter's in Lake City has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Halpatter's in Lake City operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Halpatter Brewing (2018).
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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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