Shirley's Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Shirley's Restaurant eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 6, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about eight violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Restaurants in Lake City average 80, so Shirley's Restaurant trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Vertical refrigerator interior soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Bare concrete under grill.
36-17-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in back reach-in cooler. Manager placed a thermometer in unit. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like substances. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in back reach-in cooler.
29-49-6
70
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered case of liver in reach-in freezer and three pieces of country-fried steak on shelf in reach-in freezer. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with grease accumulation at grill and cookline. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three tanks in storage room unsecured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust and grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle submerged in flour. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation. Stove and grill rack soiled with grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper plate in ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks in storage room unsecured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust and grease accumulation **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle submerged in flour. Manager removed.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets and doors soiled with food debris throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with grease accumulation at grill and cookline. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
67
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. Upper plate in ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowl used as scoop submerged in rice. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks in storage room unsecured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust and grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Stored food bins not inverted or protected.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink by grill soiled with food splatter accumulation. Reach-in cooler gaskets and doors soiled with food debris throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pea and potato salad and pork chops not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with grease accumulation at grill and cookline. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour with no label. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled with grease accumulation and food debris. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training certificate expired for one employee. Manager scheduled testing for employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowl used as scoops in bulk container of rice. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust and grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Clean, bagged wiping cloths on floor. Manager moved to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle submerged in sugar. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink by grill soiled with food splatter accumulation. Upper soda plate around nozzles soiled with food accumulation. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with grease accumulation at grill and cookline. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
61
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly observed in kitchen area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. Reach-in cooler cutting board soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust and grease accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of pancake mix on floor under handwash sink. Manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in wait station reach-in freezer.
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. Scoop handle in potato salad. Manager removed for washing. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Right-side dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled at grill and cookline. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen reach-in cooler gaskets soiled. Can opener soiled. Grill hood and vents soiled with grease accumulation. Upper plates around nozzles of soda machine soiled. Upper plates/filter-holders of coffee and tea machines soiled.
23-03-4
52
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shirley's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shirley's Restaurant on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shirley's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Shirley's Restaurant.
How does Shirley's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lake City?
Shirley's Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake City average of 80.
Has Shirley's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Shirley's Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Shirley's Restaurant 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 Shirley's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shirley's Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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