ROADHOUSE CHICKEN CO
14197 S US HWY 441 STE 105, Lake City FL 32024 · 3862026500
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 25 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 28 points off where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach observed at hand wash sink near dishwasher.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021034377 | Jul 12, 2021 | Aug 11, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
25 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside, put on gloves and began handling cooked bread without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change clothes.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cut chicken then changed gloves to begin handling dishes without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cut carrots stored in to go bags in walk-in freezer.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter missing vacuum breaker.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bottle of Windex stored in bar area handwashing sink. Employee removed bottle of Windex from handwashing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at multiple handwashing tanks and kitchen and handwashing sink in bar area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap or hand washing sign at bar area handwashing.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on kitchen prep table. Employee removed drink during inspection.
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee chewing gum while working on cook line. Employee discarded gum during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Case of opened fries stored on walk-in freezer floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to three compartment sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from kitchen oven handle. Manager placed tongs on top of the oven.
Mar 17, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 16, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Four live roaches observed in the following locations: * one on top of the metal shelf next to the dish machine, * one under the metal shelf next to the dish machine, * one on the wall in the ware wash area, * one on the floor in front of the kitchen entrance.
Dead roaches on premises. Thirteen dead roaches observed in the following locations: * one dead at coat hanger next to office, * three dead on floor under three compartment sink, * one dead on floor in server station, * one dead on counter in server station, * one egg sack on floor in server station, * six dead at bottom of refrigerator in kitchen area.
Mar 13, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Four live roaches observed in the following locations: * one on top of the metal shelf next to the dish machine, * one under the metal shelf next to the dish machine, * one on the wall in the ware wash area, * one on the floor in front of the kitchen entrance.
Dead roaches on premises. Thirteen dead roaches observed in the following locations: * one dead at coat hanger next to office, * three dead on floor under three compartment sink, * one dead on floor in server station, * one dead on counter in server station, * one egg sack on floor in server station, * six dead at bottom of refrigerator in kitchen area.
Mar 12, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Four live roaches observed in the following locations: * one on top of the metal shelf next to the dish machine, * one under the metal shelf next to the dish machine, * one on the wall in the ware wash area, * one on the floor in front of the kitchen entrance.
Dead roaches on premises. Thirteen dead roaches observed in the following locations: * one dead at coat hanger next to office, * three dead on floor under three compartment sink, * one dead on floor in server station, * one dead on counter in server station, * one egg sack on floor in server station, * six dead at bottom of refrigerator in kitchen area.
Mar 11, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Four live roaches observed in the following locations: * one on top of the metal shelf next to the dish machine, * one under the metal shelf next to the dish machine, * one on the wall in the ware wash area, * one on the floor in front of the kitchen entrance.
Dead roaches on premises. Thirteen dead roaches observed in the following locations: * one dead at coat hanger next to office, * three dead on floor under three compartment sink, * one dead on floor in server station, * one dead on counter in server station, * one egg sack on floor in server station, * six dead at bottom of refrigerator in kitchen area.
Mar 10, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Four live roaches observed in the following locations: * one on top of the metal shelf next to the dish machine, * one under the metal shelf next to the dish machine, * one on the wall in the ware wash area, * one on the floor in front of the kitchen entrance.
Dead roaches on premises. Thirteen dead roaches observed in the following locations: * one dead at coat hanger next to office, * three dead on floor under three compartment sink, * one dead on floor in server station, * one dead on counter in server station, * one egg sack on floor in server station, * six dead at bottom of refrigerator in kitchen area.
Mar 9, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches under the chest freezer on the cook line
Dead roaches on premises. 16 dead roaches in the following areas 2 in cabinet with carry out bags 1 egg sac in carryout bag cabinet 1 dead on wall above the pizza flour 1 dead under the rear hand was sink 7 dead on trap under/behind the chest freezer on the cook line 3 dead on shelving on the cook line 1 dead on the hand wash in the wait area 1 dead inside the beer cooler in the bar area
Mar 6, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches under the chest freezer on the cook line
Dead roaches on premises. 16 dead roaches in the following areas 2 in cabinet with carry out bags 1 egg sac in carryout bag cabinet 1 dead on wall above the pizza flour 1 dead under the rear hand was sink 7 dead on trap under/behind the chest freezer on the cook line 3 dead on shelving on the cook line 1 dead on the hand wash in the wait area 1 dead inside the beer cooler in the bar area
Mar 5, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches under the chest freezer on the cook line
Dead roaches on premises. 16 dead roaches in the following areas 2 in cabinet with carry out bags 1 egg sac in carryout bag cabinet 1 dead on wall above the pizza flour 1 dead under the rear hand was sink 7 dead on trap under/behind the chest freezer on the cook line 3 dead on shelving on the cook line 1 dead on the hand wash in the wait area 1 dead inside the beer cooler in the bar area
Mar 4, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches under the chest freezer on the cook line
Dead roaches on premises. 16 dead roaches in the following areas 2 in cabinet with carry out bags 1 egg sac in carryout bag cabinet 1 dead on wall above the pizza flour 1 dead under the rear hand was sink 7 dead on trap under/behind the chest freezer on the cook line 3 dead on shelving on the cook line 1 dead on the hand wash in the wait area 1 dead inside the beer cooler in the bar area
Mar 3, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches under the chest freezer on the cook line
Dead roaches on premises. 16 dead roaches in the following areas 2 in cabinet with carry out bags 1 egg sac in carryout bag cabinet 1 dead on wall above the pizza flour 1 dead under the rear hand was sink 7 dead on trap under/behind the chest freezer on the cook line 3 dead on shelving on the cook line 1 dead on the hand wash in the wait area 1 dead inside the beer cooler in the bar area
Mar 2, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches under the chest freezer on the cook line
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach-like excrement observed on wall above the handwashing sink going to the fan.
Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Tracking powder observed along the walls throughout the kitchen and bar area.
Dead roaches on premises. 16 dead roaches in the following areas 2 in cabinet with carry out bags 1 egg sac in carryout bag cabinet 1 dead on wall above the pizza flour 1 dead under the rear hand was sink 7 dead on trap under/behind the chest freezer on the cook line 3 dead on shelving on the cook line 1 dead on the hand wash in the wait area 1 dead inside the beer cooler in the bar area
Feb 28, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches under the chest freezer on the cook line
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach-like excrement observed on wall above the handwashing sink going to the fan.
Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Tracking powder observed along the walls throughout the kitchen and bar area.
Dead roaches on premises. 16 dead roaches in the following areas 2 in cabinet with carry out bags 1 egg sac in carryout bag cabinet 1 dead on wall above the pizza flour 1 dead under the rear hand was sink 7 dead on trap under/behind the chest freezer on the cook line 3 dead on shelving on the cook line 1 dead on the hand wash in the wait area 1 dead inside the beer cooler in the bar area
Feb 27, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches under the chest freezer on the cook line
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach-like excrement observed on wall above the handwashing sink going to the fan.
Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Tracking powder observed along the walls throughout the kitchen and bar area.
Dead roaches on premises. 16 dead roaches in the following areas 2 in cabinet with carry out bags 1 egg sac in carryout bag cabinet 1 dead on wall above the pizza flour 1 dead under the rear hand was sink 7 dead on trap under/behind the chest freezer on the cook line 3 dead on shelving on the cook line 1 dead on the hand wash in the wait area 1 dead inside the beer cooler in the bar area
Feb 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 25, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach observed behind paper towel dispenser at three compartment sink. Operator killed and removed.
Feb 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach observed behind paper towel dispenser at three compartment sink. Operator killed and removed.
Dead roaches on premises. Eight dead roaches observed on floor near back door/mop sink and on floor under three compartment sink. Operator removed all.
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled with old food debris. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substances.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Handwash sink in ware washing area inoperable and falling off the wall.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink located at far end of cookline next to reach-in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. No label on spray bottle of sanitizer mix. Manager labeled.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding tiles missing at front center kitchen entrance.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards grooved. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Case of salt on floor at back left corner of kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall under back left hand wash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over stove soiled with grease accumulation. Wall fan soiled with dust accumulation.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe that goes to chemical mixer over three compartment sink.
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two 6lb dented cans of marinara sauce on storage rack.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Two bins of potatoes dated 9-22-25 in walk-in cooler. Manager discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food residue. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substances.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards grooved. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall under back left hand wash sink and ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall fan soiled with dust accumulation.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label residue on bins stored on rack near kitchen entrance.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from drain pipe under back right hand wash sink.
Feb 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler across from grill, lid left open during lunch: cheese (50F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); lettuce (59F - Cold Holding). Manager removed and placed in walk-in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at hose bibb under dishwashing machine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substances. Can opener blade soiled with food debris and rust.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards grooved. Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door prevents full closure.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Refrigerator door exterior soiled with grease accumulation
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies in kitchen area.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at hose bibb under dishwashing machine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substances. Microwave interior soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Can opener blade soiled with rust and food debris.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowl used as scoop in grits.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust accumulation.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards grooved. Microwave interior finish peeling and rusty.
Food stored on floor. Cases of pepperoni and fries on floor of walk-in freezer.
Light not functioning. Back light out in walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of pass-through shelf soiled with grease and food debris. Refrigerator door exterior soiled with grease accumulation.
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Ice machine interior bin soiled with mold-like substance. Can opener blade soiled with paper and food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with dust accumulation.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Aluminum pans on back storage rack not inverted or protected.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speakers over back prep table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food bins wet nesting on front storage rack.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards grooved. Microwave interior finish peeling and rusty.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor around ice machine.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles submerged in flour and seasoning mixes.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of pass-through shelf soiled with grease and food debris. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation. Wall fan soiled with dust accumulation. Refrigerator door exterior soiled with grease accumulation.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue on stored food bins.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Two sanitizer buckets at 0ppm. Manager remixed to 200ppm.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dent at seam of 55oz can of olives. Manager discarded.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2023. Operator renewed online during inspection.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach observed at hand wash sink near dishwasher.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at bibb next to dishwasher.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine bin soiled with mold like substance. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Cutting board soiled with mold like substance. Microwave interior soiled with old food debris and grease accumulation.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Pressurized carbon dioxide soda tanks not secured to wall.
Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches observed in storage area next to kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Can opener rusty. Handles missing from upright refrigerator. Cutting boards grooved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease accumulation on piping over grill and on underside of upper oven. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer door exteriors soiled with food residue. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris and mold like substance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue on cleaned bins on storage rack.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at end reach-in cooler.
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.