Halpatter Brewing
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
41
Score
Going back to 2022, Halpatter Brewing has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 23, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical Lake City restaurant, which scores around 80. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave soiled with old food debris. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substances. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach-in cooler prep table. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards grooved. Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
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 and mold-like substances. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Labels and label residue on stored clean food containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single-serve bowls on floor in storage rooom.
25-05-4
70
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
61
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
47
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Cook chill pork and chicken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: Owner changed process slightly by packing cold food but continues rop, straight to freezer. **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
90
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Rice and beans some labeled as 11/2 and 11/7.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 5 star acid cleaner spray bottle hanging on shelf above raw beef in walk in cooler, operator moved cleaner bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 2-3 days ago no date.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior bottom microwave in kitchen. Interior oven. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Cook chill pork and chicken. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under table holding cooking equipment on cooks line.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice buckets on floor behind inside bar.
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest reach in freezer in kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoops handle directly in cheese, operator voluntarily discarded cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sinks behind bars and kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelf under wine cooler behind inside bar.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table holding up flat top and fryers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. 2 bottles of water stored in ice bin behind inside bar.
12B-14-4
37
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. rice (51F - Cold Holding); beans (45-50F - Cold Holding); Mac n cheese (50F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (51F - Cold Holding); beans (45-50F - Cold Holding); Mac n cheese (50F - Cold Holding) sitting in small cooler overnight. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Panini press and interior of oven. Reach in cooler interior in prep room. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle hanging on Three compartment sink with blue liquid inside. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Bags of fries on rolling cart, operator placed most bags back in freezer to remain frozen.
06-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Canned green beans and mayo on floor in prep room. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on cutting board of reach in cooler.
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above Three compartment sink in kitchen. Inside walk in cooler in front of vents. The air vent inside office and prep room.
36-34-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dried seasonings. Operator labeled as flour and brown sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside brown sugar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Togo pass through shelf soiled. Reach in cooler gasket soiled in prep room. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
43
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Halpatter Brewing last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Halpatter Brewing on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Halpatter Brewing?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Halpatter Brewing.
How does Halpatter Brewing compare to other restaurants in Lake City?
Halpatter Brewing most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake City average of 80.
Has Halpatter Brewing's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Halpatter Brewing have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Halpatter Brewing means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Halpatter Brewing inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Halpatter Brewing is inspected around three times per year on average.
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