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1686 SE BAYA DR, Lake City FL 32025 · 386.623.5315

Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2200539
Grade history
SEP 23
OCT 24
NOV 25
JUN 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies around front prep cooler and on cutting board.
High priority/35A-02-6
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2024000661Sep 20, 2023Jun 25, 2024$200

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 10, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority7 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water at any hand washing sinks.
High priority/12A-19-4
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2023.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior microwave soiled with old food debris. Unused cooler by back door soiled interior with old food.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Quat sanitizer bottle in hand washing sink by door to lobby, inspector moved bottle.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. No hot water for establishment.
Intermediate/27-18-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand washing sink by door to lobby, inspector moved paper towels by hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 new employee 2 employees no food handler certificates.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees working longer than 2 months.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks by back door not secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Spray hose leaking at 3 compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Jun 15, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. One live fly at front service line.
High priority/35A-02-7
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, and selling food to customers with a license that expired June 1, 2023.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table cutting boards soiled with mold-like substances.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two carbon dioxide tanks next to back door not secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing over storage shelves in back.
Basic/36-36-4
Equipment in poor repair. Prep table reach-in cooler cutting board grooved Fan guard missing in microwave.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle contacting steak in bin at front counter. Manager removed scoop.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2023.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled with old food debris. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substances.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Manager replaced during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach-in cooler cutting board grooved.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to microwave. Manager discarded.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Fan guard missing in microwave.
Basic/14-11-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket not hanging to dry. Manager hanged to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies around front prep cooler and on cutting board.
High priority/35A-02-6
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2023.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine ice chute soiled with mold-like substance. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substances.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No Certified Food Manager certificates available.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
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. No certificates of food handler training available for any employee.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tank at back door not secured to wall.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards grooved.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket not hanging to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Sep 20, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6-1-2023.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tomato slicer soiled with food debris. Manager removed for cleaning. Microwave interior soiled with grease and food debris. Manager cleaned. Cutting board stained with mold-like substance. Dining room ice chute soiled with mold-like substance. Employee cleaned.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks at back door not secured to wall.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing over walk-in cooler.
Basic/36-36-4
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards at front reach-in cooler grooved.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Backsplash and upper plate around nozzle of soda machine soiled with scale and food debris.
Basic/23-03-4

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.