FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES
538 SW CORPORATE DR, Lake City FL 32024 · 13864661014
Last inspected Nov 3, 2025 · 4 visits since July 2023
3 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In buffet line countertop reach-in cooler and first white kitchen refrigerator: butter (50F, 48F, 72F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (50F, 48F - Cold Holding); milk (45F - Cold Holding). Operator moved food items to another colder reach-in cooler.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In buffet line countertop reach-in cooler and first white kitchen refrigerator: butter (50F, 48F, 72F - Cold Holding); sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (50F, 48F - Cold Holding); milk (45F - Cold Holding). Operator moved food items to another colder reach-in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor of kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer in white kitchen refrigerator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Backsplash of juice machine soiled with mold-like substances.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters on top of machine not protected.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Juice machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in freezer gaskets torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen hand wash sink. Employee filled dispenser with paper towels.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in freezer gaskets torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters in dry storage area not protected. Employee placed inside box.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not hung to dry. Manager secured in wall rack.
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