Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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6835 US 129 N · LIVE OAK · Suwannee County · FL 32060

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 1, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3708973
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13747466
DBPR license7100329

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#13High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw pork in walk in cooler, operator moved chicken below. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tofu (56F – Cold Holding) item sitting in top of reach in cooler on cooks line above other foods, operator moved item down below to keep cold. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pepsi soda nozzle soiled on drink machine. Interior ice machine deflector plate soiled with black build up.

#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink by prep sink, operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Krab salad no date mark, operator made 2 days ago.

Basic 12

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of reach in cooler. Employee drink on top of soda syrup boxes. All drinks discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets and aprons on top shelf over reach in cooler on cooks line. Employee moved items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. One knife with tape on handle due to broken handle. One container on dry storage shelf with hole in container. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. No longer smooth in front of cooks line.

#5Basic35B-08-4

Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly sticky tape hanging on cooks line, operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on pipes at wok station on cooks line. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle in raw chicken container on cooks line in reach in cooler. Operator moved handle out of food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign is no longer readable at hand washing sink at end of cooks line.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above fryers soiled with grease. Food racks in walk in cooler soiled with food debris. Wait station shelf soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado cut with sticker attached in front line reach in cooler.

#12Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Fried chicken in walk in freezer not covered.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 11:08 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.