Days Inn

3430 Us Hwy 441, Lake City, FL 32055

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Days Inn has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 8, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited two times.

Days Inn's latest score of 86 sits above the Lake City average of 80. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Oatmeal stored in nonfood-grade container.

14-15-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled with old food debris. Freezer bottom soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

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 oatmeal stored in bulk container.

10-01-5

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

23-03-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees personal food in reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer not segregated and labeled. **Repeat Violation**

08B-49-4

Mar 17, 2023

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at breakfast area at 74F. Manager removed to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples at breakfast bar not wrapped. Manger removed. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-15-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Filter holder of coffee machine soiled with mold-like substance.

22-02-4

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 documentation on site. Inspector emailed Food Employee Reporting Agreement and owner had each on-site employee sign and date. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer not segregated and marked.

08B-49-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach-in freeazer soiled with food debris.

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Days Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Days Inn on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Days Inn?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Days Inn.

How does Days Inn compare to other restaurants in Lake City?

Days Inn most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake City average of 80.

Has Days Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Days Inn have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Days 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 Days Inn inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Days Inn is inspected around two times per year on average.

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