HIP HOP FISH & CHICKEN
452 N MARION AVE · LAKE CITY · Columbia County · FL 32055
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
12A-11-4High Priority – Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee left restroom moved to front line and began moving containers for condiments. Spoke with employee. Employee properly washed hands.
35A-02-5High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. 4 flies observed in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 51°. On counter next to fryer station. Employee moved item to reach in cooler.
03B-01-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken wings 81°. In rack next to fry station. Manager stated that item was placed there waiting for pickup order. Manager stated that item placed in location about 15 minutes before. Item moved to fryer to reheat.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 11 live roaches observed on floor and in broken cove molding behind chest freezer in dish washing area of kitchen. Manager stated that pest control was conducted 5/2/2017 1 live roach observed on floor between men's restroom and room containing water heater.
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 dry droppings on shelf in back storage area. Dry goods and single service items stored in area.
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside of back door.
Intermediate 4
22-05-4Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Stored on top of prep sink in kitchen area.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked at front counter by mop sink. Item moved. Blocked in kitchen area by boxes. Items moved. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink at front counter area.
Basic 7
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of batter station across from fryer area. Employee drink stored above prep table near three compartment sink.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed moisture buildup in bus tubs stored in rack at end of kitchen where fryer filter machine is located.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryer station. Under equipment on cook line. In area at end of kitchen where fryer filter machine is stored.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Tubs of breaking mix stored on top step on stairway which leads from kitchen to back dry storage area. Items moved. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In kitchen area.
27-10-4Basic – No hot running water at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind batter station.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:59 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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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.