Brown Lantern
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
74
Score
Brown Lantern appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 12, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Live Oak average 82, so Brown Lantern trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in basin of hand wash sink at entrance. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on front prep table. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation. Fan guard soiled with dust accumulation. Soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substances. Top of dishwasher soiled with dust and old food debris.
23-03-4
74
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee pulled up pants and initiated glove change without washing hands. Manager stopped employee and had him wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Manager removed for cleaning. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substance. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. Employee Simpson Food Handler certificate expired.
53B-14-5
70
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. In cutting room: pork roast (104F - Hot Holding). Operator increased heat on holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substance. Ice bin interiors soiled with mold-like substances and rust. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Buckets in front handwash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Gap at vent over washer/dryer. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with dust and grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets broken and disconnected from doors. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of pork on floor of walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on equipment extruding guard/handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris and mold-like substances. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
50
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substance. Ice bin interiors soiled with mold-like substances and rust. Can opener blade soiled with paper debris and old food. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sani-bucket in center hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Gap at vent over washer/dryer. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with dust and grease accumulation.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in front reach-in freezer. Reach-in cooler gaskets broken and disconnected from doors.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of potatoes on floor of walk-in freezer. Manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substances. Kitchen fans soiled with dust accumulation. Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with old food debris, slime and mold-like substances. Piping on wall of cook line soiled with dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris and mold-like substances. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table.
21-12-4
61
Apr 12, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
58
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
35
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
30
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brown Lantern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brown Lantern on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brown Lantern?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Brown Lantern.
How does Brown Lantern compare to other restaurants in Live Oak?
Brown Lantern most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Live Oak average of 82.
Has Brown Lantern's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brown Lantern have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Brown Lantern 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 Brown Lantern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brown Lantern is inspected around three times per year on average.
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