CHICK FIL A AT LAKE CITY
3200 W US HWY 90, Lake City FL 32055 · 386-438-5549
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 5 visits since April 2024
APR 24
JUL 24
SEP 25
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and serving food to the public with an expired license. License expired 06/01/2026.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and serving food to the public with an expired license. License expired 06/01/2026.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One manager working on food truck stated she has been a manager for approximately one year but has no proof of manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at handwash sink. Manager placed some paper napkins at the sink during this inspection.
Food stored on floor. 1. Container of cooking oil on floor in food truck. 2. Plastic drink bottles and box of condiments stored directly on floor in cargo trailer.
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Incorrect license number on side of food truck. The displayed license number is "2250175", however the actual license number is "2250128".
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on cabinet door at cookline.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink bottle on counter beside condiment packets at service window in cargo trailer.
Jul 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at cookline pulled up pants with gloved hands, then continued to operate fryer. Inspector had employee wash hands and change gloves before continuing to work at cookline.
Jun 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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/. Food truck is using a trailer for food storage in conjunction with the food truck. Manager stated they always use the trailer along with the truck. The storage trailer is not on the plans on file and must be added.
Food stored on floor. Four boxes of sauce packets stored directly on floor in storage trailer. Manager removed boxes from floor during this inspection. Container of cooking oil stored directly on floor near fryers. Manager removed oil from floor during this inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign missing from handwash sink near chicken breading station.
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.