KEN'S BAR-B-QUE
387 SW ST MARGARET ST · LAKE CITY · Columbia County · FL 32055
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler: ambient – 43F; ranch (46F – Cold Holding); hamburger (45F – Cold Holding); beef (47F – Cold Holding); sour cream (46F – Cold Holding); ribs (47F – Cold Holding). Ice buildup on cooling unit; repair person called. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink in dish ware area. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowl used as scoop on bulk container of flour in storage room. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
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**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Cases of beef on floor in walk-in freezer. Manager had employee move to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substances. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:32 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.