Yum's Chinese Restaurant in Lake City
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295 Nw Commons Loop Ste 109, Lake City, FL 32055Yum's Chinese Restaurant in Lake City has recorded 165 violations across 24 inspections dating to at least 2023, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection — significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations for proper hand and arm washing have been documented in nearly every recent inspection, indicating a persistent employee hygiene concern. Chemical storage and food contact surface violations also appear repeatedly across the record. The facility has not been emergency-closed. An administrative complaint was recommended following a complaint-based inspection on February 28, 2025, and the subsequent callback inspection on March 4, 2025 resulted in compliance. The most recent routine inspection on December 10, 2025 found 18 violations, including high-priority violations for hand washing, chemical storage, and food contact surfaces, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Yum's Chinese Restaurant in Lake City: Comparison to Columbia County Averages
Yum's Chinese Restaurant in Lake City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 5 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— 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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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 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 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 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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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections21 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 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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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Yum's Chinese Restaurant in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Yum's Chinese Restaurant in Lake City last inspected?
- Yum's Chinese Restaurant in Lake City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 10, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Yum's Chinese Restaurant in Lake City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Yum's Chinese Restaurant in Lake City are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Yum's Chinese Restaurant in Lake City had?
- Yum's Chinese Restaurant in Lake City has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Yum's Chinese Restaurant in Lake City find?
- Yum's Chinese Restaurant in Lake City was most recently inspected on December 10, 2025 with 11 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Yum's Chinese Restaurant in Lake City ever been shut down?
- No, Yum's Chinese Restaurant 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.
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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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