Lake City, Columbia County

HALPATTER BREWING

264 HERNANDO AVE, Lake City, FL 32055-4012

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
3 High Priority
Sep 23, 2025
City
Lake City
County
Columbia
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 9

08A-11-5

Detail 24059741

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Chicken over canned drinks in walk-in cooler. Manager moved chicken. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 24059735

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored on case of bacon in walk-in cooler. Manager moved chicken. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24059736

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler: chicken (45F - Cold Holding). Operator placed in ice bath. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24059737

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substances. Repeat Violation

53B-02-5

Detail 24059738

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. Employee Russ has no food handler certificate available.

41-17-4

Detail 24059742

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of bleach not labeled. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 24059739

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In walk-in cooler: three carbon dioxide tanks not secured.

14-11-5

Detail 24059743

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards grooved. Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24059740

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

Apr 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 23689133

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

12B-07-4

Detail 23689132

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

14-11-5

Detail 23689131

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards grooved. Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23689135

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

16-46-4

Detail 23689134

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Labels and label residue on stored clean food containers.

25-05-4

Detail 23689136

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single-serve bowls on floor in storage rooom.

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 23350928

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interiors soiled with old food debris and grease accumulation. Oven interior soiled with old food debris. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23350932

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork in walk-in cooler with no date mark. Employee voluntarily discarded. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23350929

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle containing a liquid that employee identified as bleach. Employee labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23350930

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker on prep cart.

14-11-5

Detail 23350931

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards grooved. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23350933

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets and door frame soiled with food debris and mold-like substances. Pan rack soiled with old food debris and grease accumulation. Walk-in cooler fan guard soiled with dust accumulation. Knife holder soiled with dust and food debris. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 23350934

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drip pan under three compartment sink to hold water from leak in sink. Repeat Violation

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 22760215

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Carton of raw shell eggs over peppers and hot sauce in reach in cooler in prep area. Operator moved eggs to the bottom. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22760214

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior wine bottle cooler behind downstairs bar. Interior large reach in cooler on cooks line. Interior oven in kitchen. Interior microwaves on cooks line. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 22760218

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mashed potatoes, roast, and broccoli cheese in walk in cooler made previously, operator stated he is discarding items. Ham and Mac n cheese in reach in coolers in kitchen opened a few days ago. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22760221

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle hanging on shelf behind upstairs bar.

12B-07-4

Detail 22760219

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on counter next to dirty dishes both items are above aluminum foil, operator moved aluminum foil. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-06-5

Detail 22760217

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. French fries on rolling cart and on counter, operator placed items in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22760220

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. In stand up freezer in prep room and on back wall of small under the counter cooler on cooks line. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22760216

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Behind both bars. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22760212

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf that is holding single service containers and eating utensils is soiled. Fan guard in walk in cooler. Cooling rack next to oven on cooks line. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 22760213

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Drip pan under pipes of Three compartment sink, operator stated that pipes leak when sinks are full of water, drip pan catches leaking water.

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

03G-50-1

Detail 22583017

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

Nov 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 13

01B-24-5

Detail 22454804

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.

41-10-4

Detail 22454799

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

02C-03-5

Detail 22454798

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.

22-02-4

Detail 22454801

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior bottom microwave in kitchen. Interior oven. Repeat Violation

03G-50-1

Detail 22454808

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

12B-14-4

Detail 22454805

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. 2 bottles of water stored in ice bin behind inside bar.

36-73-4

Detail 22454803

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under table holding cooking equipment on cooks line.

10-14-5

Detail 22454796

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice buckets on floor behind inside bar.

14-69-4

Detail 22454797

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest reach in freezer in kitchen.

10-06-5

Detail 22454802

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

31B-04-4

Detail 22454807

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sinks behind bars and kitchen.

14-47-4

Detail 22454800

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.

23-03-4

Detail 22454806

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table holding up flat top and fryers. Repeat Violation

Apr 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

01B-02-5

Detail 21915104

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21915096

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

22-02-4

Detail 21915103

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

41-17-4

Detail 21915100

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle hanging on Three compartment sink with blue liquid inside. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21915098

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside brown sugar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21915097

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.

12B-07-4

Detail 21915095

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on cutting board of reach in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 21915094

Basic - Food stored on floor. Canned green beans and mayo on floor in prep room. Repeat Violation

06-06-5

Detail 21915102

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.

23-03-4

Detail 21915099

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

02D-01-5

Detail 21915101

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

Sep 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

41-10-4

Detail 21375710

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bleach bottle on rack next to barley bags down stairs. Operator moved bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 21375705

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of outside smoker. Interior reach in cooler in storage/prep area. Repeat Violation

35A-22-5

Detail 21375707

Intermediate - Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. Cat present in the downstairs bar, food and water for cat provided under the carport next to the bar.

41-17-4

Detail 21375711

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles at Three compartment sink, operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 21375708

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers above Three compartment sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 21375709

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on floor, operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21375706

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door jam of reach in cooler in kitchen. Walk in cooler fan guard soiled.

Mar 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 20949194

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon in box with cheeses and above prezels in reach in cooler. Operator placed raw bacon on bottom. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20949198

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (61 - Cold Holding); sour cream spicy sauce (74 - Cold Holding) items were out less than 4 hours, bottles were in containers on ice, operator placed bottles in reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 20949195

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Butane bottle on table next to spices above hot box. Operator moved to chemical area. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20949197

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oven interior. Microwave interior. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 20949193

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with blue spray hanging on Handwash sink in kitchen. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20949199

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bbq sauce bottles and oil on floor in dry storage. Operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20949196

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign in kitchen and downstairs at prep area. Inspector emailed signs.

Feb 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 20838802

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed an addition of a hood fire suppression system in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-04: Manager stated plans have been revised and emailed to the city. Operator will email to the plan review department for the State. Admin Complaint

Nov 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 20691608

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream sauce 2 hours (54°F - Cold Holding operator placed bottle in fresh ice to keep below 41°F. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20691614

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer with old food debris.

51-16-7

Detail 20691611

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed an addition of a hood fire suppression system in kitchen. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20691616

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork prepared previous days not date marked. Operator stated the vacuum sealed back is dated but the ziploc bag isn't. Inspector suggested dated ziploc bag when removed from vacuum seal.

41-17-4

Detail 20691610

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach bottle on dirty dish rack. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 20691612

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee food on plate in side room behind front bar above opened Togo lids. Employee moved food from above single service items. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20691613

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on top of case of grits. Operator moved jacket. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 20691615

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 scoops on reach in cooler and 2 spatulas in water 70° by flat top.

22-08-4

Detail 20691609

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Small oven under hood system.