Ole Times Buffet in Lake City
Last inspected:
2469 Us Hwy 90 W Ste 106, Lake City, FL 32055Ole Times Buffet in Lake City has accumulated 325 violations across 43 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.6 per visit. The facility has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $1,200 in fines, with the largest penalty at $800. Top recurring violations include improper ventilation (28 citations), failure to provide consumer advisories (22), and employee health reporting issues (21). While the facility has not been shut down, inspection records show a pattern of administrative complaints in 2021 and 2022, followed by more stable compliance in recent years.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ole Times Buffet in Lake City: Comparison to Columbia County Averages
This Facility
7.6
violations / inspection
7.6 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
Ole Times Buffet in Lake City: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019042817 | $800.00 | Jun 27, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 5--2019022827 | $400.00 | Mar 25, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale |
Ole Times Buffet in Lake City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (43)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 5 inspections28 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections29 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 5 inspections38 violations · 25 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 11 inspections35 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Ole Times Buffet in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ole Times Buffet in Lake City last inspected?
- Ole Times Buffet in Lake City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 10, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Ole Times Buffet in Lake City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ole Times Buffet in Lake City are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Ole Times Buffet in Lake City had?
- Ole Times Buffet in Lake City has had 43 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ole Times Buffet in Lake City find?
- Ole Times Buffet in Lake City was most recently inspected on February 10, 2026 with 12 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Ole Times Buffet in Lake City ever been shut down?
- No, Ole Times Buffet in Lake City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- 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 Ole Times Buffet in Lake City faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Ole Times Buffet in Lake City has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,200.00 in fines.
- How much has Ole Times Buffet in Lake City been fined?
- Ole Times Buffet in Lake City has been fined a total of $1,200.00 across 2 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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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