RED GINGER
2143 W US HWY 90 STE 101 · LAKE CITY · Columbia County · FL 32055
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-28-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched dirty apron and pants with bare hands and continued food preparation without hand wash. Another employee placed phone in back pocket and continued food preparation with no hand wash. Manager instructed both employees to wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels lining food containers of shrimp and fish at front sushi bar.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front reach-in cooler: chicken (45F, 42F, 47F – Cold Holding); shrimp (48F, 47F – Cold Holding); steak (46F – Cold Holding); mussell (45F – Cold Holding). **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin deflector plate soiled with mold-like substances. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large serving fork in back hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
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/ Sixteen employees working with no Certified Food Manager present. Manager was called and returned to restaurant. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in restroom. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Six active employee food handler certificates expired.
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle single-serve trays used as scoop in front reach-in cooler. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse hanging from shelf over back reach-in cooler.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle submerged in bulk container of salt. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids open. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket not hanging to dry.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 1:02 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.