Fairfield Inn and Suites

538 Sw Corporate Dr, Lake City, FL 32024

American

Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Fairfield Inn and Suites has been inspected five times since 2022. On Nov 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Lake City restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen hand wash sink. Employee filled dispenser with paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in freezer gaskets torn.

14-11-5

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

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters in dry storage area not protected. Employee placed inside box. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not hung to dry. Manager secured in wall rack. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles in kitchen. Employee stated each contained "cleaner." Bottles were labeled as such by employee. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee jacket in hand wash sink. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for three compartment sink. Manager stated he would retrieve a kit from another location today. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in closet stored on floor. Manager moved to proper wall rack. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fairfield Inn and Suites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fairfield Inn and Suites on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fairfield Inn and Suites?

Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fairfield Inn and Suites.

How does Fairfield Inn and Suites compare to other restaurants in Lake City?

Fairfield Inn and Suites most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake City average of 80.

Has Fairfield Inn and Suites' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fairfield Inn and Suites have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fairfield Inn and Suites 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 Fairfield Inn and Suites inspected?

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

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