KEN'S BAR-B-QUE
387 SW ST MARGARET ST · LAKE CITY · Columbia County · FL 32055
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In salad prep cooler: ranch (45F – Cold Holding); cheese (45F – Cold Holding). Manager returned lids to bins after lunch rush. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bibb near back door.
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine nozzles soiled with mold-like substances and.
Basic 5
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling vent covers missing over cookline. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles and vents soiled with dust and grease accumulations. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Bins wet nesting on back storage rack. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall over slicer.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine backsplashes soiled with mold-like substances and. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris and mold-like substances. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:54 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.