Ed's Belly Bustin' BBQ #2

739 Sw Jones Terr, Lake City, FL 32025

American

Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Ed's Belly Bustin' BBQ #2 has been inspected eight times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 14, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact equipment exposed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Ed's Belly Bustin' BBQ #2's latest score of 74 falls below the Lake City average of 80. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Food Handler certificate for E. Henry incomplete, lacking date of birth. Operator completed certificate. **Corrected On-Site**

53B-10-4

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 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

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies in kitchen area.

35A-02-6

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

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wood pallets on floor holding up hot box. **Repeat Violation**

14-47-4

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

23-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board grooved.

14-11-5

Dec 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden pallets holding coolers off of floor. **Repeat Violation**

14-47-4

Jun 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Sep 23, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly flying in trailer.

35A-02-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (105-112F - Hot Holding) operator placed items back in smoker to reheat items. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

14-47-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ed's Belly Bustin' BBQ #2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ed's Belly Bustin' BBQ #2 on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ed's Belly Bustin' BBQ #2?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact equipment exposed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ed's Belly Bustin' BBQ #2.

How does Ed's Belly Bustin' BBQ #2 compare to other restaurants in Lake City?

Ed's Belly Bustin' BBQ #2 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake City average of 80.

Has Ed's Belly Bustin' BBQ #2's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ed's Belly Bustin' BBQ #2 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ed's Belly Bustin' BBQ #2 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 Ed's Belly Bustin' BBQ #2 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ed's Belly Bustin' BBQ #2 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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