Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

CLAUTA'S CARIBBEAN SHACK

577 E DUVAL STREET · LAKE CITY · Columbia County · FL 32055

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 15, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3656096
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13490122
DBPR license2200749

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#4High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On stove: beef ox tail (100F – Hot Holding). Operator increased heat. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#5Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold-like substances in ice machine bin. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen hand wash sink blocked by roll of construction material in front of sink and spray bottle in sink. Operator moved both. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 3

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:31 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
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.