Lake City, Columbia County

KOUNTRY KORNER RESTAURANT

1084 N MARION AVE, Lake City, FL 32055

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Mar 3, 2026
City
Lake City
County
Columbia
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-41-4

Detail 24406128

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High 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. Three compartment sink set up during this inspection. Chlorine sanitizer 0ppm Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: Chlorine sanitizer 10ppm. Time Extended

Feb 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 5Basic: 23Total: 36

03D-02-5

Detail 24376117

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Ox tail cooked on 2/16/2026, temperature on 2/17/2026 46°F

22-41-4

Detail 24376096

High 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. Three compartment sink set up during this inspection. Chlorine sanitizer 0ppm Warning

12A-13-4

Detail 24376099

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer handled dirty dishes and then clean dishes without washing his hands in between.

22-11-5

Detail 24376129

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Spice jars

08A-20-5

Detail 24376124

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw sausage stored and raw shrimp in the glass door cooler. Raw chicken and beef in same container.

01B-14-4

Detail 24376116

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In drawer beneath the flat grill

01B-02-5

Detail 24376107

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ox tail cooked on 2/16/2026 46°F

03A-02-5

Detail 24376104

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter Packets 71°F Blanched Cauliflower 51°F

22-02-4

Detail 24376101

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach-in, coolers, interior of bulk powered food product containers, interior of ice machine Repeat Violation

14-14-4

Detail 24376102

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Metal banded brushes

02B-02-5

Detail 24376113

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Posted during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24376123

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food throughout restaurant : Pasta salad, gravy, chili, shrimp, etc

41-17-4

Detail 24376095

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Soap next to three compartment sink

16-03-4

Detail 24376118

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior and exterior of the dish wash machine.

14-01-5

Detail 24376093

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar, breading, flour

14-05-4

Detail 24376109

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Throughout the restaurant.

36-34-5

Detail 24376103

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the restaurant Repeat Violation

32-12-6

Detail 24376105

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Dual bathroom

08B-49-4

Detail 24376128

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Two reach in coolers in the kitchen.

40-06-5

Detail 24376127

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and ear buds

13-03-4

Detail 24376115

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints or beard guards. (Cooks)

24-08-4

Detail 24376125

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Beverage cups in wait area Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24376122

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Squeeze bottles with duct tape Broken wooden spoon Numerous cracked food storage containers and lids

14-72-4

Detail 24376120

Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Two hood filters are in poor repair.

35B-01-4

Detail 24376092

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Front Door

36-22-4

Detail 24376098

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Beneath the hand wash sink

33-20-4

Detail 24376111

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

33-23-4

Detail 24376121

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle

14-42-4

Detail 24376097

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Two hood filters are broken

10-02-4

Detail 24376114

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Ice machine ice scoop stored in a card board box

10-07-4

Detail 24376106

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 120°F on cook line. Water was replaced Corrective Action Taken

38-07-4

Detail 24376100

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Throughout the restaurant.

23-03-4

Detail 24376119

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pot holders have heavy soil build up Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 24376108

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout the restaurant.

14-06-4

Detail 24376110

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Throughout the restaurant. Around ovens, behind ice machine, shelving in dry storage area.

02D-01-5

Detail 24376126

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices

47-03-4

Detail 24376094

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Exposed wires behind the ice machine

48-04-4

Detail 24376112

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Near the walk in cooler

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 24045853

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler drawer under grill: sausage (48F - Cold Holding). Operator moved to upright cooler. Corrective Action Taken

02C-03-5

Detail 24045855

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Creamer opened three days prior not date marked. Manager marked. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24045856

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine deflector plate soiled with mold-like substances. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24045854

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen soiled with grease accumulation.

24-05-4

Detail 24045852

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets stored not inverted or protected. Manager flipped over to invert. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24045850

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with mold-like substances.

14-12-4

Detail 24045851

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Melted spatula handle on grill. Operator removed. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

12A-10-4

Detail 23494915

High 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. Male employee on cookline pulled up his pants, continued food preparation, and retrieved and clean pan without washing hands and donning gloves.

22-02-4

Detail 23494913

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris and paper. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substances. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 23494922

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No signed Food Employee Reporting Agreements for three new employees that have not yet completed Food Handler training.

41-21-4

Detail 23494921

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Unlabeled spray container of bleach solution, per operator. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23494917

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved.

40-06-5

Detail 23494918

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal speaker on shelf over thawing pork in basin. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 23494916

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of covered bowls on kitchen corner shelf near three compartment sink.

14-11-5

Detail 23494912

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on ceiling and floor.

10-01-5

Detail 23494919

Basic - 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 salt and in seafood seasoning. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

42-03-5

Detail 23494914

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Hammer and wrench on shelf over thawing pork. Operator moved to storage shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-12-4

Detail 23494920

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Spatula handle melted.

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 23010447

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler on cookline soiled with food debris. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Detail 23010448

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with grease and dust accumulation Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23010450

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 23010449

Basic - 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 flour.

10-07-4

Detail 23010446

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Standing water in reach-in cooler on cookline.

23-03-4

Detail 23010445

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Exterior grits container. Backsplash of soda nozzles with mold-like substances. Spray hose at three compartment sink. Fryer basket handles. Interior top fan guard of reach in cooler on the back of cook line. Fan blowing on prep area. Air vents above cooks line. Repeat Violation Repeat Violation

May 7, 2024

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 22634113

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

53B-10-4

Detail 22634115

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No birth dates on training certificates.

36-34-5

Detail 22634117

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with grease and dust accumulation. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22634114

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker on prep table. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22634116

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

36-34-5

Detail 22331032

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with grease and dust accumulation.

08B-49-4

Detail 22331027

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food in reach-in cooler not segregated or labeled as such.

40-06-5

Detail 22331030

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker on prep table.

10-20-4

Detail 22331028

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on greaseX-covered pipe supporting hood grill.

10-01-5

Detail 22331029

Basic - 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 contacting rice in bulk storage container.

23-03-4

Detail 22331031

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

Apr 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 21922112

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris.

23-24-4

Detail 21922114

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Back reach-in cooler soiled with food debris on handle.

24-05-4

Detail 21922115

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pitcher and bowl not inverted on top shelf above microwave. Operator flipped over. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21922111

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Hood, filters, and piping soiled with grease accumulation.

16-46-4

Detail 21922116

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on pans on shelf at cookline. Manager removed for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

14-12-4

Detail 21922113

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Spatula handle melted. Manager voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

Sep 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 12

12A-12-4

Detail 21325032

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food then touched reach in cooler handles without washing hands.

12A-28-4

Detail 21325025

High Priority - Employee touched apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee adjusted towel and apron string then continued touching clean utensils.

22-02-4

Detail 21325031

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler under stairs to attic. Interior reach in freezer in side storage room. Soda nozzles.

16-03-4

Detail 21325030

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside/outside warewashing machine.

40-06-5

Detail 21325029

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on top of knives by Handwash sink in kitchen.

24-08-4

Detail 21325024

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on shelf by dish machine. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21325023

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In the corner of kitchen by pass through window. Wall soiled at dish machine and Three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 21325033

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop with handle in the lemonade containers in reach in cooler, operator removed scoops handle from liquid. Corrected On-Site

38-01-4

Detail 21325027

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Above cashier table.

23-03-4

Detail 21325034

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior grits container. Backsplash of soda nozzles. Spray hose at Three compartment sink. Fryer basket handles. Interior top fan guard of reach in cooler on the back of cook line. Fan blowing on prep area. Air vents above cooks line. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 21325026

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler by server station, small reach in cooler by dish machine.

02D-01-5

Detail 21325028

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Small container of white substance at wait station, employees labeled sugar. Corrected On-Site

Feb 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 14

14-15-4

Detail 20867281

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Pink container holding sausage in reach in cooler on cooks line.

08A-05-6

Detail 20867268

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over boiled eggs in reach in cooler in front of dish machine. Operator placed raw at bottom. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20867276

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Server area: butter (74 - Cold Holding) operator stated item had been out of cooler less than 4 hours operator placed back in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-13-5

Detail 20867271

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 server unable to provide any training certificates.

02C-02-5

Detail 20867272

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple foods in reach in cooler under staircase. Operator dated. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20867277

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In front of Three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 20867273

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead in storage bathroom. Operator cleaned area. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20867278

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers above microwave on rack.

14-11-4

Detail 20867280

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards on bottom shelf of prep table with deep cut marks. Spatula handle by flat top handle is burnt. Mixing spatula rubber head.

08B-38-4

Detail 20867274

Basic - Food stored on floor. Slap ya mama sauce on floor in office.

23-03-4

Detail 20867279

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in freezer gasket. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 20867270

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic containers on rack by dish machine.

29-20-5

Detail 20867275

Basic - Slow draining water in Handwash sink by prep sink. Operator stated that when prep sink is on the Handwash sink drains slow due to being on the same water pipe.

29-11-4

Detail 20867269

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under Handwash sink by ice machine. Repeat Violation

Sep 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 8Basic: 9Total: 17

41-07-4

Detail 20508395

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of tums and chemicals stored with/above dry storage foods. Operator moved items. Corrected On-Site

22-41-4

Detail 20508387

High 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 0ppm. Operator primed line and unnkinked line still observing 0ppm.

12A-27-4

Detail 20508388

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell egg on flat top then touched spatula, order ticket and clean plates and plated ready to eat foods.

08A-05-6

Detail 20508393

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above fruit and boiled eggs in reach in cooler across from dish machine. Operator moved eggs below. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35A-04-4

Detail 20508390

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 6 droppings in the dry storage room with a reach in freezer, canned foods, and clean utensils. Observed approximately 15 droppings in upstairs attic area where single service Togo items are stored. Admin Complaint

41-23-4

Detail 20508401

High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Observed small blue pouches under staircase to attic.

03A-02-5

Detail 20508403

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. boiled eggs (47°F - Cold Holding) milk (48°F - Cold Holding) operator stated items were used 2 hours previous to inspection. Milk 46°F boiled eggs no change Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-15-5

Detail 20508389

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed above 200ppm. Operator added water. 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 20508392

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Lime scale on front door.

36-34-5

Detail 20508398

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan above Three compartment sink and reach in cooler soiled ceiling.

14-71-4

Detail 20508402

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler at prep area. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 20508400

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on prep table on cooks line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 20508396

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water 125°F operator turned the heat up.

23-03-4

Detail 20508397

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan blowing on cooks line and prep area soiled. Exterior of toaster.

25-05-4

Detail 20508399

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo boxes on floor in up stairs attic.

29-11-4

Detail 20508394

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Underneath Handwash sink in kitchen. Operator fixed. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20508391

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 2 bowls of breader operator labeled. Corrected On-Site