The Space Station in Lake City

Last inspected:

529 N Marion Ave, Lake City, FL 32055
Overview

The Space Station in Lake City operates as a minor outlet for prepackaged foods without potentially hazardous foods. The facility has two inspections on record. An August 2025 inspection identified five violations, including a priority foundation violation for a spigot on the back side of the store lacking a backflow prevention device. A focused inspection on March 23, 2026 found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
5Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

The Space Station in Lake City: FDACS Inspection History (2)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Comments: Request # 5154169.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 5 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Risk-Based Violations

6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14Repeat
No hand wash signs in restrooms. COS - Hand wash signs posted during inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf
Outside area - Spigot on back side of store has no backflow device.
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Restroom doors not self closing.
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
No lid on trash can in women's restroom.
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.
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The Space Station in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Space Station in Lake City last inspected?
The Space Station in Lake City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 23, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has The Space Station in Lake City had?
The Space Station in Lake City has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of The Space Station in Lake City find?
The Space Station in Lake City was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 23, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has The Space Station in Lake City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, The Space Station in Lake City has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at The Space Station in Lake City?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at The Space Station in Lake City are: 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 5-203.14: Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf; 6-202.14: Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14.

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