Frankie's Place
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Frankie's Place, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 13, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around eight violations, down from roughly 13 violations earlier in the record.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Frankie's Place's latest score of 100 sits above the Lake City average of 80. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In kitchen reach-in cooler: two pieces of salmon (45F - Cold Holding) still in ROP packages with instructions on package to remove before thawing.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen reach-in cooler: lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); ham (45F - Cold Holding); hamburger (45F, 48F - Cold Holding); noodles (45F - Cold Holding); salmon (45F - Cold Holding); rice (42F - Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen crockpot: meat sauce (98F - Hot Holding). Switch was bumped off. Manager switched on. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substances. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris (carrot pieces) in kitchen hand wash sink. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap dispensing in men's restroom. Manager replaced battery. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In kitchen reach-in cooler: two pieces of salmon (45F - Cold Holding) still in ROP packages with instructions on package to remove before thawing.
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Kitchen cutting boards grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on kitchen vertical reach-in cooler. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two tongs on oven door handle. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No light in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
38-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle cups used as scoops in flour and bread crumbs. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
35
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
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
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
43
Jun 6, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Signs missing from each hand wash sink. Inspector emailed signs to operator.
31B-04-4
95
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris and rust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with rust and mold-like substances. Microwave soiled with old food and grease accumulation. Mold-like substance in interior of ice bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wet dirty wiping cloth and spoon in kitchen hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and vents soiled with grease and dust accumulation in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Top shelf plates not inverted or protected on kitchen center rack. Ice buckets not inverted or protected. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal key ring on kitchen prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in multiple reach-in freezers. Cutting board grooved. Handles broke on reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Daylight visible through gap at bottom of back exterior door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with grease accumulation in kitchen area. Walk-in cooler floor soiled with old food debris and slime. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor board rotted through near back door. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen fan and walk-in cooler fan guard soiled with dust accumulation. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris and mold-like substances. Backsplash of soda machine soiled with mold-like substance. Vent hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels and label residue on food bins on rack in back storage area. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both lids open. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water n kitchen reach-in coolers.
29-49-6
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Spatula handle melted. **Repeat Violation**
14-12-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall around grill soiled with grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on kitchen prep table.
21-12-4
37
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 18 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Microwave soiled with old food and grease accumulation. Mold-like substance n interior of ice bin.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen fan soiled with dust accumulation. Knife-holder soiled with grease and dust accumulation. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris and mold-like substances. Backsplash of soda machine soiled with mold-like substance. Vent hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels and label residue on food bins on rack in back storage area.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both lids open.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of plates on floor near three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in kitchen reach-in cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Spatula melted.
14-12-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall around grill soiled with grease accumulation.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket, not hanging to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and vents soiled with grease and dust accumulation in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Top shelf plates not inverted or protected on kitchen center rack. Ice buckets not inverted or protected.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on kitchen and front pizza prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Toenail clippers over kitchen prep table. Speaker and gaming iPad ver prep table in kitchen. Phone on prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in multiple reach-in freezers. Cutting board grooved. Handles broke on reach-in freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Daylight visisilble through gap at bottom of back exterior door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with grease accumulation in kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor board rotted through near back door.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of mayonnaise and chili sauce on floor in back storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
10-20-4
37
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing toxic substance not properly labeled identifying contents ( cleaner ).
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area blocked by dirty cloth bins. Manager moved bins **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed employee cell phone and key on pizza prep table. Employee removed items **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of cups stored on the floor behind bar. Manager had the cups placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket water.
42-01-4
67
Apr 25, 2023
Complaint Partial
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Dumpster/cans/garbage disposal location improper because it is causing a nuisance or public health hazard. Complaints received due to smell from outside grease containers and buckets. **Warning**
33-08-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Area surrounding grease container and buckets heavily soiled with grease. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. No drain plug on dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both lids open. Left cardboard dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
82
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
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
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
29
Aug 29, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the ceiling of the microwave in the grill kitchen has dried food debris on it. ALSO, the soda nozzles at the bar and at the pizza kitchen are soiled. ALSO, the tea nozzles have build up. Items were being disassembled and the cleaning process started. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-29: Soda and tea nozzles by pizza are clean. The chute needs attention still. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed the drain cover in the grill kitchen does not cover the drain hole. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-29: No change **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the lids and exterior of the bulk salt and seasoning containers are soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-29: No change **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood not sealed behind the bar. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-29: No change **Time Extended**
14-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Frankie's Place last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Frankie's Place on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Frankie's Place?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Frankie's Place.
How does Frankie's Place compare to other restaurants in Lake City?
Frankie's Place most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake City average of 80.
Has Frankie's Place's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Frankie's Place have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Frankie's Place 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 Frankie's Place inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Frankie's Place is inspected around three times per year on average.
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