LIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT
7600 US HWY 19 · FANNING SPRINGS · Gilchrist County · FL 32693
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
31 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash dishes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings on top of dish machine. Observed six rodent droppings on floor beneath dish machine. **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee entered kitchen from outside and began cooking fish on cook line without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items stored in reach-in cooler next to kitchen prep table: cheese (53F – Cold Holding); creamer (59F – Cold Holding); eggs (ambient) (63F – Cold Holding). Manager stated items stored in cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler next to kitchen prep table: cheese (53F – Cold Holding); creamer (59F – Cold Holding); eggs (ambient) (63F – Cold Holding). Manager stated items stored in cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucets behind building next to back door. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
28-13-5High Priority – Wastewater on ground of establishment. Pipe behind restaurant to the side of the back door overflowing on the ground. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to pass through warmer. Blade of can opener on prep table next to kitchen back door. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored in wait station hand washing sink. Employee removed pitcher during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plan review approved for moving of equipment and addition of room. **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
Basic 20
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine across from three compartment sink.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks stored behind kitchen.
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in area behind wait station and next to salad prep.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler next to kitchen prep table, ambient temperature 63F. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee bottle of Starbucks coffee stored in reach-in cooler next to pass through warmer.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Lid for ice machine. Gasket for walk-in cooler. Gasket of reach-in cooler at end of cook line.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of taters stored on walk-in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster not placed on pad.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle for pitcher in sugar container located in back of kitchen.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line. Outside of sugar bin in back of kitchen. Storage shelves in salad prep area. Walk-in cooler fan covers. Walk-in cooler gaskets.
16-48-4Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Food containers and lids throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet behind building leaking.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of paper towels stored on floor in dry storage area next to salad prep.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in addition behind wait station.
36-30-4Basic – Wall and ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall in hallway between dish area and salad prep area. Ceiling in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in bucket behind back door. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:29 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.