BW BLACKSMITH
419 SW FL 247 STE 101, Lake City FL 32025 · 386.438.8553
Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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JUN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach. Manager killed roach and discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of degreaser on prep table next to fryers. Manager moved to proper storage area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser with no label on prep table next to fryers. Manager labeled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Five carbon dioxide tanks next to back door not secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to fryers. Manager removed.
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Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in freezer #1. Prep table reach-in cooler gaskets torn, in coffee prep area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor under reach-in cooler #3.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler #5.
Jan 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Edge/bottom seam dent on 102oz can of peppers on back-right storage shelf.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sour cream in back reach-in cooler with no date mark. Employee marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available for three compartment sink or sani-buckets. Manager ordered test kit.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach-in cooler #17. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on floor near back door. Employee moved to shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen soiled with mold-like substances and old food debris.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table in coffee area. Employee moved to sani-bucket.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sami-bucket on floor in coffee area. Employee moved to shelf.
Sep 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steamer: gravy (112F - Hot Holding). Manager stirred and increased heat.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Buttermilk with no date-mark opened over 24 hours prior. Manager marked.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Vega certification expired 6-2025. Vega is currently in class to renew certification.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance. Can opener blade soiled with rust and old food debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved.
Equipment in poor repair. Left side of freezer lid at back door missing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold accumulation and old food debris throughout kitchen.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Male employee changing trash bags, changed gloves, no hand wash, and began preparing food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Three employees with no Food Handler Certificates hired more than 60 days ago.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on kitchen prep table. Employee removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Left side of freezer lid at back door missing.
Food stored on floor. Containers of cooking oil on floor near reach-in freezer next to back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold accumulation and old food debris throughout kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels and label residue on meat containers n front kitchen reach-in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in coffee area reach-in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops in basin not hanging to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine ice chute soiled with black mold-like substance. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Cutting boards stained with mold-like substance. Microwave interior soiled with food debris and grease accumulation.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One carbon dioxide tanks near back door not secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and a/c vents soiled with grease and dust accumulation.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Employee put in her pocket.
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave interior rusty. Cutting board grooved on reach-in cooler. Ice buildup in front reach-in freezer. Left side of freezer lid at back door missing. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets torn in kitchen area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water from leaking reach-in cooler near back door. Manager had employee mop.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle submerged in bulk sugar container. Manager removed for cleaning.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled throughout kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of meats reach-in cooler near back door.
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine ice chute soiled with black mold-like substance. Cutting boards stained with mold-like substance. Microwave interior soiled with food debris and grease accumulation.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of bleach water (per employee) with no label.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two carbon dioxide tanks near back door not secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and a/c vents soiled with grease and dust accumulation.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys/ring and speaker on prep table. Manager removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave interior rusty. Deep grooves on cutting boards on reach-in cooler. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets torn in kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in front reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine backsplash around nozzles soiled with moped-like substance. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled throughout kitchen.
Sep 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken strips over french fries and tator tots in front reach-in freezer. Raw hamburger over vacuum packed sausage. Manager relocated raw foods in freezer units.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach. Manager killed roach and discarded.
Aug 1, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6-1-2023.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled with old food debris. Soda machine ice chute soiled with black mold-like substance. Cutting boards stained with mold-like substance. Microwave interior soiled with food debris and grease accumulation.
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. Manager unable to provide training certificates for any employees.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two carbon dioxide tanks near back door not secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and a/c vents soiled with grease and dust accumulation.
Equipment in poor repair. Deep grooves on cutting boards on reach-in cooler. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets torn in kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in front reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled throughout kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No label on bulk container of flour.
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.