Baymont Inn
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Baymont Inn 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 16, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly three violations earlier on.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Among Lake City restaurants, the typical score is 80; Baymont Inn is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 28, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 18, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Nov 10, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operators removed three compartment sink and handwashing sink without prior approval from plan review. Operator states that they will replace three compartment sink and handwashing sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: No change. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: New handwash and three-compartment sinks installed in original location. Plans submitted Friday but no approval yet. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Nov 6, 2025
Complaint Partial
5 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Operator using two-compartment sink for ware washing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: No change. **Time Extended**
16-28-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operators removed three compartment sink and handwashing sink without prior approval from plan review. Operator states that they will replace three compartment sink and handwashing sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: No change. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwashing sink removed from kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: No change. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. No dish machine or three compartment sink on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: No change. **Time Extended**
16-22-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. No hand wash sink available in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: No change. **Time Extended**
31A-12-4
61
Nov 5, 2025
Complaint Partial
3 major violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Mar 4, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In serving warmer on dining room counter: sausage (116F - Hot Holding). Manager added water to tray and turned up the heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
53A-01-7
67
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled with grease accumulation and old food debris. Nozzles and plate surrounding juice nozzles soiled with food debris and mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink. Manager supplied towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. No label on spray bottle containing Pine Sol, per operator. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in counter refrigerator.
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters on top of freezer not inverted or protected. Operator moved to storage box inside plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
67
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed roll at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle by coffee dispensers.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior microwave. Juice machine nozzles.
22-02-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Baymont Inn last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Baymont Inn on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Baymont Inn?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Baymont Inn.
How does Baymont Inn compare to other restaurants in Lake City?
Baymont Inn most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake City average of 80.
Has Baymont Inn's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Baymont Inn have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Baymont Inn means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Baymont Inn inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Baymont Inn is inspected around three times per year on average.
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