Ken's B B Q East
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Ken's B B Q East has 10 inspections in the public record. Ken's B B Q East was last inspected on Feb 19, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
By comparison, the average Lake City facility scores 80, putting Ken's B B Q East on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
61
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
67
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris and paper.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board grooved.
14-11-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Right dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
82
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
52
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Corey Bannister expired 5/11/23 no other manager certificates. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: No change. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
90
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies flying in area outside of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Bean meat dated 11/15 in walk in cooler.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Corey Bannister expired 5/11/23 no other manager certificates. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee stating he has been here for 3 years no certification.
53B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small 2 oz cup in black pepper container on counter in old server alley. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. 2 knives between wall and the back of magnetic knife holder. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead on floor behind old cash register counter.
35A-03-4
Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Establishment only utilizes a 2 burner piece of equipment in the hood system area.
14-72-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door in kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Large crack in floor by Handwash sink outside of walk in freezer.
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Unused hot box the door track is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler by ice machine.
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dry mixture in container not labeled. Operator labeled fish batter. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden pieces under walking ramp to walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
14-47-4
37
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ken's B B Q East last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ken's B B Q East on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
How does Ken's B B Q East compare to other restaurants in Lake City?
Ken's B B Q East most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake City average of 80.
Has Ken's B B Q East's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ken's B B Q East have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ken's B B Q East 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 Ken's B B Q East inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ken's B B Q East is inspected around three times per year on average.
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