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BAYMONT BY WYNDHAM

3598 W US HWY 90, Lake City FL 32055 · 3867523801

Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 13 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats16
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2200526
Grade history
OCT 25
NOV 25
NOV 25
JAN 26
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2024.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 3 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

13 visits, newest first

Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 10, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operators removed three compartment sink and handwashing sink without prior approval from plan review. Operator states that they will replace three compartment sink and handwashing sink.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Nov 6, 2025 · No change. Time Extended/Return visit Nov 10, 2025 · New handwash and three-compartment sinks installed in original location. Plans submitted Friday but no approval yet. Time Extended
Nov 6, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwashing sink removed from kitchen area.
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 6, 2025 · No change. Time Extended
No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. No dish machine or three compartment sink on site.
Intermediate/16-22-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 6, 2025 · No change. Time Extended
No handwash sink for employees. No hand wash sink available in kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-12-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 6, 2025 · No change. Time Extended
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operators removed three compartment sink and handwashing sink without prior approval from plan review. Operator states that they will replace three compartment sink and handwashing sink.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Nov 6, 2025 · No change. Time Extended
Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Operator using two-compartment sink for ware washing.
Intermediate/16-28-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 6, 2025 · No change. Time Extended
Nov 5, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority7 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwashing sink removed from kitchen area.
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonium chemical test kits available onsite.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. No dish machine or three compartment sink on site.
Intermediate/16-22-4/Warning
No handwash sink for employees. No hand wash sink available in kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-12-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in restroom.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operators removed three compartment sink and handwashing sink without prior approval from plan review. Operator states that they will replace three compartment sink and handwashing sink.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Operator using two-compartment sink for ware washing.
Intermediate/16-28-4/Warning
Nov 5, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwashing sink removed from kitchen area.
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kits available onsite.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in restroom.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operators removed three compartment sink and handwashing sink without prior approval from plan review. Operator states that they will replace three compartment sink and handwashing sink.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Operator using two-compartment sink for ware washing.
Intermediate/16-28-4/Warning
Nov 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In dining room reach-in cooler: butter (48F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding).
High priority/03A-02-5
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No Certified Food Manager certificate available at time of inspection for any employee.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer located during inspection.
Intermediate/05-08-4
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No certificates available for food handler training for any employee.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2024.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In serving warmer on dining room counter: sausage (116F - Hot Holding). Manager added water to tray and turned up the heat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled with grease accumulation and old food debris. Nozzles and plate surrounding juice nozzles soiled with food debris and mold-like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink. Manager supplied towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. No label on spray bottle containing Pine Sol, per operator.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in counter refrigerator.
Basic/14-11-5
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters on top of freezer not inverted or protected. Operator moved to storage box inside plastic wrap.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.