Waffle House in Lake City
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3639 W Us Hwy 90, Lake City, FL 32055Part of: Waffle House Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Waffle House #719 in Lake City has accumulated 153 violations across 24 inspections between 2022 and February 2026, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection — significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern throughout the inspection record, with employee health policy violations appearing in at least 5 inspections, chemical storage violations cited in every recent inspection, and food contact surface violations documented in at least 8 inspections. An October 2022 inspection yielded 14 violations including five high-priority findings, which prompted an administrative complaint recommendation. The most recent inspection on February 6, 2026 found 8 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Waffle House in Lake City: Comparison to Columbia County Averages
Waffle House in Lake City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections11 violations · 7 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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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Waffle House in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Waffle House in Lake City last inspected?
- Waffle House #719 in Lake City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Waffle House in Lake City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Waffle House #719 in Lake City are: Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Waffle House in Lake City had?
- Waffle House #719 in Lake City has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Waffle House in Lake City find?
- Waffle House #719 in Lake City was most recently inspected on February 6, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Waffle House in Lake City ever been shut down?
- No, Waffle House #719 in Lake City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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 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.
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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).
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