Vernon's Smokehouse

3739 W Us Hwy 90, Lake City, FL 32024
American
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Vernon's Smokehouse six times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 24, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around zero violations each.

Among Lake City restaurants, the typical score is 80; Vernon's Smokehouse is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

6
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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. One employee with expired food handler certification. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No signed Food Employee Reporting Agreement available.
11-26-1
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vernon's Smokehouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vernon's Smokehouse on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Vernon's Smokehouse compare to other restaurants in Lake City?

Vernon's Smokehouse most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake City average of 80.

Has Vernon's Smokehouse's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vernon's Smokehouse have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vernon's Smokehouse 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 Vernon's Smokehouse inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vernon's Smokehouse is inspected around two times per year on average.