KEN'S B B Q EAST
795 SE SR 100, Lake City, FL 32055
Columbia County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: KENS BAR-B-Q OF LIVE OAK INC · License: SEA2200063
KEN'S B B Q EAST in Lake City, FL has 28 inspections on record with 164 total violations (5.9 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.
Data current as of February 25, 2025
Emergency Closures (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2018 | Rodent activity | 16:59:00 |
Inspection History (28)
Feb 25, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sep 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Mar 27, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Mar 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Feb 14, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
Nov 27, 2023 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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Jun 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sep 21, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Mar 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Nov 3, 2021 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
Mar 4, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Dec 1, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jan 29, 2020 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Oct 16, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Apr 15, 2019 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Apr 9, 2019 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Jan 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Jan 17, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Aug 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
Jun 11, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
May 2, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Apr 17, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
Apr 17, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Dec 14, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Dec 13, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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May 3, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
May 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Dec 15, 2016 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
How Does This Facility Compare?
KEN'S B B Q EAST has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Columbia County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.40.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many health inspections has KEN'S B B Q EAST had?
- KEN'S B B Q EAST has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
- Has KEN'S B B Q EAST ever been shut down?
- Yes, KEN'S B B Q EAST has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
- What are the most common violations at KEN'S B B Q EAST?
- The most frequently cited violations at KEN'S B B Q EAST are: Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils, Single-use items.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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).
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