LIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT
7600 N US 19 · FANNING SPRINGS · Gilchrist County · FL 32693
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Aleve on shelf above prep table next to kitchen fryer.
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies in kitchen. Observed two flies in salad prep area.
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Scampi sauce in kitchen reach-in cooler dated 3/8. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Scampi sauce in kitchen reach-in cooler dated 3/8. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 24 rodent droppings on top of the dish machine in the dish area. Observed 5 rodent droppings on the floor beneath the three compartment sink in the salad prep area. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in water on prep table across from fryer: shrimp (58F – Cold Holding). Cook voluntarily discarded shrimp. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Items on salad bar no Time mark. Employee stated items placed on bar at 2 pm. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet behind building missing vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stored in salad prep area. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for quaternary sanitizer. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No certified food manager present with 6 employees working.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at hand washing sink next to back door of kitchen.
Basic 12
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Dish machine in dish area.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling boards hanging down in kitchen. Paint peeling on ceiling boards in kitchen.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Containers stored above three compartment sink in prep area.
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor beneath grill and fryers greasy.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Hush puppy mix stored in cracked pan in reach-in cooler across from fryers.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Potatoes stored on floor in salad prep area.
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing two hood filters above grill. **Repeat Violation**
10-02-4Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs stored on cardboard on top of prep table across from grill.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above grill and fryers greasy. Wall behind grill and fryers greasy. Shelves on dish rack in dish room. Fan in dish room dirty. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to building near restrooms.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking behind three compartment sink in dish area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:16 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.