Kountry Korner Restaurant in Lake City
Last inspected:
1084 N Marion Ave, Lake City, FL 32055Kountry Korner Restaurant in Lake City has accumulated 232 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.3 per visit. The restaurant has faced 3 fire safety violations, including a propane tank stored inside the building near the walk-in cooler and exposed electrical wiring cited twice since 2019. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of non-compliance: in February 2026, inspectors documented 36 violations with 8 high-priority findings and issued a warning, followed by a callback inspection on March 2 that remained pending with one high-priority violation before achieving compliance on March 3.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Kountry Korner Restaurant in Lake City: Comparison to Columbia County Averages
This Facility
7.3
violations / inspection
7.3 violations per inspection
Columbia County Avg
5.13
violations / inspection
5.13 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Columbia County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Kountry Korner Restaurant in Lake City: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only.
Exposed wires behind the ice machine
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Near the walk in cooler
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Electrical outlet behind prep cabinet table to left of stove.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Kountry Korner Restaurant in Lake City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 3 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— 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
— Routine - Food· 22 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 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
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections26 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 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· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Kountry Korner Restaurant in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kountry Korner Restaurant in Lake City last inspected?
- Kountry Korner Restaurant in Lake City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Kountry Korner Restaurant in Lake City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kountry Korner Restaurant in Lake City are: Employee health reporting, Approved food source, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Kountry Korner Restaurant in Lake City had?
- Kountry Korner Restaurant in Lake City has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kountry Korner Restaurant in Lake City find?
- Kountry Korner Restaurant in Lake City was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Kountry Korner Restaurant in Lake City ever been shut down?
- No, Kountry Korner Restaurant in Lake City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Kountry Korner Restaurant in Lake City had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Kountry Korner Restaurant in Lake City has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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.
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