LIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT
7600 N US 19 · FANNING SPRINGS · Gilchrist County · FL 32693
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed: the dish wash machine at 0 ppm for chlorine. The empty jug was replaced and achieved 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed: male cook staff scratch his head and continue handling cookware on the cook line. ALSO, male staff wiped hands on pants, and then continued working and touched cooking equipment. Kitchen staff warned staff to wash their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a fly in the kitchen by the new reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed: in the new reach-in cooler: Scampi sauce 58,56, scallops 60, batter 57, shred mozzarella 59, crab claws 63, garlic butter 54, slice cheese 56, eggs 56. In the walk-in cooler shred mozzarella , crab. , shred cheddar. , cubed cheese. , boiled egg. , diced ham. , broccoli salad. , bow tie pasta. , potato scald. , mousse. , imitation Krab. All temperatures over 49F for over four hours. No time temp log available for review, walk-in cooler frozen over on the coils before 12:00 noon, unit turned off to defrost., **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the new reach-in cooler: Scampi sauce 58,56, scallops 60, batter 57, shred mozzarella 59, crab claws 63, garlic butter 54, slice cheese 56, eggs 56. ALSO, the water dip prior to breading was at 74F. Ice was added, this item ****Corrective Action Taken* Walk-in cooler cultured buttermilk 49°, half-and-half 49°, cottage cheese 51, cut lettuce 58, chop cabbage 58°, ground beef 57, cinnamon butter, 58°, tartar sauce, Krab salad 52, crab Ambient air temperature 51F, butter milk 57, half n half 58, cottage cheese 57, cut lettuce 58, chop cabbage 58F . **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: both can openers have an accumulation of dried food debris on them.
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/ Observed: lack of a Certified Food Manager with 4 staff working with food. **Repeat Violation**
05-06-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a food thermometer in a proper ice bath, reading 59F.
53B-09-4Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed: multiple certificates made on card stock that is not original certificate.
Basic 16
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple handles with hardened debris on them.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed: the co2 tank outside is not secured.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed: Throughout- ceiling tiles missing, ceiling tiles in disrepair, ceiling peeling over main kitchen prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observe walking cooler with multiple items that are time temperature control for safety between 50 and 63°. A service tech was called in noted that a capacitor was burnt out. **Warning**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed: floor tiles broken on the wash to dish.
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed: the women's restroom receptacle does not have a cover.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed: a dead roach behind the table in a server station. ALSO, multiple dead roaches in the uncapped brick wall by the guest restrooms.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: employee drink stored on the bottom shelf of a prep table, next to clean dishes on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed: kitchen staff wearing a bracelet, preparing food.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed: lack of hair restraints for multiple staff working with food.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed: the wall in the hall remains unfinished with exposed fiberglass insulation. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed: lack of a Hans wash sign by the hand wash sink by the back door. Men,s restroom in dining lack a sign also.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: multiple bulk seasonings and dry goods soiled, throughout. ALSO, grease build up over the fry area, in the hood area.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed: the dumpster lid is open. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: the back door to the walk-in freezer is not self closing.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed: multiple bulk dry product not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:27 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.