Bob Evans 228
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Bob Evans 228 has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about 15 violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Lake City average 80, so Bob Evans 228 trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Jul 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained with mold-like substance. Upper white plate of ice machine bin soiled with mold-like substance. Reach-in cooler interiors soiled with old food debris. Can opener blade soiled with paper and food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents and light fixtures soiled with dust accumulation.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor under front reach-in cooler at cookline. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook equipment soiled with food and grease accumulations. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing along back wall of dry storage room. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris. Underside of cookline shelves soiled with old food and grease accumulation. Reach-in coolers on cookline handles and exterior doors soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Mixer guards and upper frame soiled with old food debris. Hot holding cabinet exterior soiled with grease and food debris accumulation. Centerline walls soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Mixer head soiled with food debris. Soda and cappuccino machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substance.machine Cookline fryers, extinguisher, sides, hood frame, reach-n cooler sides, and displays/mounts soiled with grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Food debris on plate in clean dishware storage area. Manager removed for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-48-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in front reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Stored lid melted at corner. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind grill and center isle soiled with grease and food debris accumulation **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice cream freezer lid broken. Cutting boards grooved. Reach-in freezer gaskets warped and do not seal properly. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Reach-in cooler leaking internally. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
52
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 18 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol can of cleaner stored on hand wash sink.
41-10-4
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Wasp nest under eave on east side of building.
35A-09-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler sausage gravy (50F - Cooling) prepared yesterday in cooler overnight.
03D-02-5
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. Employee touched timer rack then clean plates without washing hands or changing gloves.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly observed in cookline area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certification expired for Richard Romer, certified 3-14-18.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach-in cooler interiors soiled with old food debris. Slicer frame soiled with food debris. Cutting boards stained with food debris. Microwave interiors soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. No date mark on gallon of milk and employees didn't know when it was opened. Manager voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Kitchen employee responsible for cooling and reheating food for hot-holding unable to answer basic food cooking temperature and time questions.
53B-16-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in dry storage area.
35A-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Dish machine exterior soiled with unknown substance and food debris accumulation.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls and plates stored not inverted or protected on shelf across from dish machine.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Racks broken in walk-in freezer, supported by food bins. Ice cream freezer lid broken. Reach-in cooler leaking internally.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor under reach-in cooler, next to grill.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook equipment soiled with food and grease accumulations. Floors of walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer soiled with food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing along back wall of dry storage room.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle buried in bulk container of powdered food product and flour. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in potatoes and onions. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in coolers on cookline handles and exterior doors soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Mixer guards and upper frame soiled with old food debris. Hot holding cabinet exterior soiled with grease and food debris accumulation. Centerline walls and shelve undersides soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Vent hood, filters, and frame soiled with grease accumulation. Fryer and flat grill exterior soiled with grease and food debris accumulation. Upper plates of juice, soda, cappuccino, and coffee machines soiled with food debris. Can opener frame soiled with rust and food debris. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled throughout kitchen and prep line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Food debris on plate in clean dishware storage area. Manager removed for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label remnants on food pans stored in lower kitchen shelf.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in cookline reach-in coolers.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered cranberries in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind grill and center isle soiled with grease and food debris accumulation.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No label on bin of powdered sugar near ice cream freezer.
02D-01-5
13
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Changed gloves but no Handwash, then touched cooler door handles.
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in coolers and reach in freezers on cooks line. Walk in cooler food racks. Interior middle microwave at prep area. Employee cleaned. Backside of the slicer. Interior white plate with pink build up. Can opener blade. Interior ice bin on the east side. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 4 tiles in dining room, operator stated there is occasionally a leak and is waiting for it to be fixed before replacing tiles.
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water salt in bags on floor in side storage room. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving on cooks line holding sani tier buckets etc. Grill knobs soiled. Air vents on cooks line. 2nd fan guard in back corner of walk in cooler. Exterior of pie reach in cooler. Inside window on door of walk in cooler. Can opener holder. Backslash area of juice machine. Backsplash area of soda machine on the east side.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic containers under prep table.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On the cooks line near the middle of line.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cooks line under hood system. Ceiling around light bulbs throughout kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bob Evans 228 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bob Evans 228 on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bob Evans 228?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bob Evans 228.
How does Bob Evans 228 compare to other restaurants in Lake City?
Bob Evans 228 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake City average of 80.
Has Bob Evans 228's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bob Evans 228 have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bob Evans 228 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bob Evans 228 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bob Evans 228 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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