Shirley's Restaurant in Lake City
Last inspected:
746 E Duval St, Lake City, FL 32025Shirley's Restaurant in Lake City has accumulated 164 violations across 23 inspections dating to at least 2022, averaging 7.1 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Chemical storage violations, food contact surface issues, and consumer advisory failures have been cited repeatedly across the inspection record. A September 2, 2022 routine inspection documented five high-priority violations including management awareness, allergen awareness, improper cooking temperatures, and chemical storage, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation; the facility returned to compliance on a callback six days later. The most recent inspection on September 22, 2025 documented 21 violations including two high-priority citations for employee health reporting and improper chemical storage, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Shirley's Restaurant in Lake City: Comparison to Columbia County Averages
Shirley's Restaurant in Lake City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 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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— 3 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Shirley's Restaurant in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Shirley's Restaurant in Lake City last inspected?
- Shirley's Restaurant in Lake City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Shirley's Restaurant in Lake City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Shirley's Restaurant in Lake City are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Shirley's Restaurant in Lake City had?
- Shirley's Restaurant in Lake City has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Shirley's Restaurant in Lake City find?
- Shirley's Restaurant in Lake City was most recently inspected on April 6, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Shirley's Restaurant in Lake City ever been shut down?
- No, Shirley's Restaurant in Lake City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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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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