KEN'S B B Q EAST
Based on 8 health inspections, KEN'S B B Q EAST in LAKE CITY has earned a 2.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 8 reports on file
795 SE SR 100
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/19/2026· 3w ago
Visit ID: 13522909
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 5 basic
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Scoop handle submerged in ice. Employee removed for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Left lid open. Repeat Violation
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One small bin of pork in walk-in cooler with no date mark. Employee voluntarily discarded.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork in walk-in cooler with no datemark. Employee voluntarily discarded.
9/17/2025· 5mo ago
Visit ID: 10901226
Met Inspection Standards2 int, 4 basic
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Right lid open.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris and metal shavings.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher and tongs in back hand wash sink. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
2/25/2025· 1y ago
Visit ID: 8892203
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 5 basic
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board grooved. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like substance.
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Exposed untreated wood from broken formica on back prep table.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bibb next to front hand wash sink.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both can opener blades soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at back hand washing sink next to cook line.
9/17/2024· 1y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8777823
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 2 basic
3/27/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8559121
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 2 int, 3 basic
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers stacked on old cash register area.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Top stove piece cracked. Black duct tape on can opener attached to table in oven prep room.
- 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. One plastic container with old bits still attached.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw rib meat on top shelf above cooked ribs/pork in walk in cooler, operator moved raw rib meat to raw side of cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that is inaccurate. Multiple cooked meats in walk in cooler dated 3/29 cooked 3/27, employee date marked 3/27. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior oven part of stove.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 2 knives in Handwash sink by prep area. Employee moved knives. Corrected On-Site
3/20/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8612193
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
2/14/2024· 2y ago
Visit ID: 8558722
Follow-up Inspection Required1 int
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Corey Bannister expired 5/11/23 no other manager certificates. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: No change. **Time Extended**
11/27/2023· 2y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 8376404
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 2 int, 10 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small 2 oz cup in black pepper container on counter in old server alley. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site
- 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. 2 knives between wall and the back of magnetic knife holder. Operator removed knives. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead on floor behind old cash register counter.
- 14-72-4:Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Establishment only utilizes a 2 burner piece of equipment in the hood system area.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door in kitchen.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Large crack in floor by Handwash sink outside of walk in freezer.
- 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden pieces under walking ramp to walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Unused hot box the door track is soiled. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler by ice machine.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dry mixture in container not labeled. Operator labeled fish batter. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies flying in area outside of walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Bean meat dated 11/15 in walk in cooler.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Corey Bannister expired 5/11/23 no other manager certificates. Warning
- 53B-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. 1 employee stating he has been here for 3 years no certification.