Waffle House 388 in Lake City
Last inspected:
2963 W Us Hwy 90, Lake City, FL 32055Part of: Waffle House Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Waffle House 388 in Lake City has accumulated 186 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.6 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faces a pattern of recurring compliance issues, with administrative complaints recommended four times since 2021. Top violations include consumer advisory failures (18 cases), improper chemical storage (16 cases), and employee health reporting problems (13 cases). As of January 2026, the most recent inspection found four violations with one high-priority citation, followed by a callback that achieved compliance.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Waffle House 388 in Lake City: Comparison to Columbia County Averages
Waffle House 388 in Lake City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 3 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 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· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 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
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
Waffle House 388 in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Waffle House 388 in Lake City last inspected?
- Waffle House 388 in Lake City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Waffle House 388 in Lake City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Waffle House 388 in Lake City are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Waffle House 388 in Lake City had?
- Waffle House 388 in Lake City has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Waffle House 388 in Lake City find?
- Waffle House 388 in Lake City was most recently inspected on June 24, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Waffle House 388 in Lake City ever been shut down?
- No, Waffle House 388 in Lake City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- What does Florida violation V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
- Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
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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.
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