KEN'S BAR-B-QUE
387 SW ST MARGARET ST · LAKE CITY · Columbia County · FL 32055
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over corn dogs in reach in cooler on cooks line, employee moved corn dogs to reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef (109F – Hot Holding); chicken (118F – Hot Holding) items in hot box on cooks line, employee stated they reheat items in oven then place in hit box for hot holding, items were placed in smoker on cooks line to reheat items back to 165 then hot hold at 135. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Flat top grill whole area is soiled on prep table on cooks line. Sides and top rack of grill on cooks line.
Basic 4
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened can of Gatorade on table next to/above Togo items, employee moved item. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cooks line the gasket is torn. Flat top on prep table on cooks line the finish is peeling away.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in middle prep area of kitchen. Inspector provided sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior reach in freezer on cooks line. Hood filters above grill/fryers.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:10 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.