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BIG CHICKEN

228 NW CENTURION CT · LAKE CITY · Columbia County · FL 32055

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3465675
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8776672
DBPR license2200756

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker after splitter installed at mop sink. Manager moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained with mold-like substance.

#11Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Four employees without food handler certification that have been here more than 60 days. No employee training program in place at time of inspection. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in back over doorway leading from cash registers.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container on prep table.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on door, cooling unit, and floor. Cutting board grooved.

#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Daylight shining through gaps at top and bottom of back exterior door.

#5Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from right cardboard dumpster.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like substance. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels and label residue on sauce bottles on storage rack. Manager removed for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops on floor next to mop sink. Manager hanged to dry. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:27 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 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 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.