Ken's B B Q East in Lake City
Last inspected:
795 Se Sr 100, Lake City, FL 32055Ken's BBQ East in Lake City has accumulated 177 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.9 per visit. The facility was shut down once for rodent activity. State records show one disciplinary action resulting in a $400 fine. The most frequently cited violations involve clean multi-use utensils, consumer advisory requirements, and proper ventilation.
Most recent closure: April 17, 2018 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ken's B B Q East in Lake City: Comparison to Columbia County Averages
This Facility
5.9
violations / inspection
5.9 violations per inspection
Columbia County Avg
5.13
violations / inspection
5.13 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Columbia County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Ken's B B Q East in Lake City: Emergency Closure History (1)
Ken's B B Q East in Lake City: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2018021659 | $400.00 | Apr 17, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale |
Ken's B B Q East in Lake City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 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 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Ken's B B Q East in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ken's B B Q East in Lake City last inspected?
- Ken's B B Q East in Lake City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 19, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Ken's B B Q East in Lake City last shut down?
- Ken's B B Q East in Lake City was last shut down on April 17, 2018 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Ken's B B Q East in Lake City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ken's B B Q East in Lake City are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Ken's B B Q East in Lake City had?
- Ken's B B Q East in Lake City has had 30 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 Ken's B B Q East in Lake City find?
- Ken's B B Q East in Lake City was most recently inspected on February 19, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Ken's B B Q East in Lake City ever been shut down?
- Yes, Ken's B B Q East in Lake City has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Ken's B B Q East in Lake City faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Ken's B B Q East in Lake City has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Ken's B B Q East in Lake City been fined?
- Ken's B B Q East in Lake City has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
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