KEN'S B B Q EAST
795 SE SR 100, Lake City FL 32055 · (386)752-6566
Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies flying in area outside of walk in freezer.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2018021659 | Apr 17, 2018 | May 9, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One small bin of pork in walk-in cooler with no date mark. Employee voluntarily discarded.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork in walk-in cooler with no datemark. Employee voluntarily discarded.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Scoop handle submerged in ice. Employee removed for cleaning.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like substance.
Open dumpster lid. Left lid open.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris and metal shavings.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher and tongs in back hand wash sink. Employee removed.
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 prep table. Employee moved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like substance.
Open dumpster lid. Right lid open.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bibb next to front hand wash sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both can opener blades soiled with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at back hand washing sink next to cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee moved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table. Employee removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board grooved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like substance.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Exposed untreated wood from broken formica on back prep table.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris and paper.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board grooved.
Open dumpster lid. Right dumpster lid open.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw rib meat on top shelf above cooked ribs/pork in walk in cooler, operator moved raw rib meat to raw side of cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that is inaccurate. Multiple cooked meats in walk in cooler dated 3/29 cooked 3/27, employee date marked 3/27.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior oven part of stove.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 2 knives in Handwash sink by prep area. Employee moved knives.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers stacked on old cash register area.
Equipment in poor repair. Top stove piece cracked. Black duct tape on can opener attached to table in oven prep room.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. One plastic container with old bits still attached.
Mar 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 14, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Corey Bannister expired 5/11/23 no other manager certificates.
Nov 27, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies flying in area outside of walk in freezer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Bean meat dated 11/15 in walk in cooler.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Corey Bannister expired 5/11/23 no other manager certificates.
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. 1 employee stating he has been here for 3 years no certification.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small 2 oz cup in black pepper container on counter in old server alley. Operator removed cup.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. 2 knives between wall and the back of magnetic knife holder. Operator removed knives.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead on floor behind old cash register counter.
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Establishment only utilizes a 2 burner piece of equipment in the hood system area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door in kitchen.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Large crack in floor by Handwash sink outside of walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden pieces under walking ramp to walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Unused hot box the door track is soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler by ice machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dry mixture in container not labeled. Operator labeled fish batter.
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.