Brown Lantern in Live Oak
Last inspected:
417 E Howard St, Live Oak, FL 32064Brown Lantern in Live Oak has accumulated 213 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.6 violations per visit. The facility has never been shut down but received administrative complaints in 2022 and 2023. Fire records show one citation for a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone behind the bar. The most frequently cited violations involve shell stock requirements, chemical storage, and hand washing practices.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Brown Lantern in Live Oak: Comparison to Suwannee County Averages
This Facility
7.6
violations / inspection
7.6 violations per inspection
Suwannee County Avg
5.8
violations / inspection
5.8 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Suwannee County Avg
0.4
closures / facility
0.4 county average
Brown Lantern in Live Oak: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In the recharge zone behind the bar by the door into the outside dining area.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Brown Lantern in Live Oak: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections27 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections25 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections17 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Brown Lantern in Live Oak: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Brown Lantern in Live Oak last inspected?
- Brown Lantern in Live Oak was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Brown Lantern in Live Oak?
- The most frequently cited violations at Brown Lantern in Live Oak are: Shell stock requirements, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Brown Lantern in Live Oak had?
- Brown Lantern in Live Oak has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Brown Lantern in Live Oak find?
- Brown Lantern in Live Oak was most recently inspected on March 12, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Brown Lantern in Live Oak ever been shut down?
- No, Brown Lantern in Live Oak has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- Has Brown Lantern in Live Oak had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Brown Lantern in Live Oak has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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