The Keg Room
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at The Keg Room, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 13, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
“Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Lake City restaurant, which scores around 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager Barlow certification expired 3-26.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Frozen shrimp thawing in kitchen hand wash sink. Manager moved to another sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No certified food manager at location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tank behind bar not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor covering is torn in front of men's bathroom and walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor at end of bar. Employee moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like substances and old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
58
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Marinara sauce in reach-in cooler prepared two days prior with no date mark. Employee marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine deflector plate soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Dough in reach-in freezer not covered. Employee covered with wrap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets near back door not inverted or protected. Bins on top shelf in kitchen not inverted or protected. Manager turned over. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor covering is torn in front of men's bathroom and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor at end of bar. Employee moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like substances and.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Kitchen handwashing sink slow to drain. **Repeat Violation**
29-20-5
58
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Live fly in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted or protected. Manager flipped over. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor covering is torn in front of men's bathroom and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer in storage room refrigerator.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Sealant is peeling from shelf above three compartment sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets in storage closet soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both lids open. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
61
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies observed in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Opened bag of cat food on back porch and in storage room. **Repeat Violation**
35A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tank at bar not secured. Manager chained. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted or protected. Manager flipped over. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Dumpster overflowing with trash.
33-14-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor covering is torn in front of men's bathroom and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil and salt on floor in storage room. Manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor. Manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf above three compartment sink in kitchen the sealant is peeling. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer nearest door in storage closet. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both lids open.
33-16-4
47
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. The mop sink on plans is next to ice machine, there is a curbed facility but the bottom of facility is the ground. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-07: No change. Manager has contacted plumber to clear blocked drain line and install pan. **Time Extended**
29-27-4
95
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded faucets outside next to ice machine.
29-34-4
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground.
28-14-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly on Togo bags in kitchen.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Dish soap jug next to hot sauce in storage closet. Cleaning chemicals on top of reach in freezer in storage closet.
41-10-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Opened bag of cat food inside storage closet.
35A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of popcorn machine. Interior ice machine. Interior reach in cooler on bar side nearest pool tables.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in Handwash sink behind bar indicating the sink is being used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In keg cooler behind bar.
29-49-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer nearest door in storage closet.
23-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor covering is torn in front of men's bathroom and walk in cooler.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor behind bar.
10-14-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Under counter in kitchen above large jug of oil.
35B-02-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. The mop sink on plans is next to ice machine, there is a curbed facility but the bottom of facility is the ground. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden table holding blender machine behind bar. Shelf above Three compartment sink in kitchen the sealant is peeling.
14-47-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pizza crusts in reach in freezer in kitchen and reach in freezer in storage closet.
08B-12-5
22
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies in kitchen.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet next to ice machine.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun in bar area. Deflector plate inside of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in bar area. Manager placed chain around tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in between kitchen hand washing sink and kitchen refrigerator.
36-01-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Keg Room last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Keg Room on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Keg Room?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Keg Room.
How does The Keg Room compare to other restaurants in Lake City?
The Keg Room most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake City average of 80.
Has The Keg Room's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Keg Room have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Keg Room 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 The Keg Room inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Keg Room is inspected around three times per year on average.
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