How many restaurants are in Columbia County?

There are 194 restaurants tracked in Columbia County, Florida by InspectFL, based on public DBPR inspection records.

What percentage of Columbia County restaurants have an A grade?

Grade distribution data for Columbia County is available on individual restaurant pages. Visit any restaurant's page to see its current grade and score.

How often are Florida restaurants inspected?

Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1-4 times per year by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). High-risk establishments and those with prior violations may be inspected more frequently.

What does the InspectFL Health Score mean?

InspectFL calculates a 0-100 Health Score for each restaurant based on the number and severity of violations found during inspections. A higher score means fewer and less severe violations. Scores of 90+ typically correspond to an A grade, while scores below 60 indicate an F grade.

Where does InspectFL get its Columbia County data?

All inspection data for Columbia County comes from public records maintained by the Florida DBPR (Department of Business and Professional Regulation). InspectFL aggregates and presents this data in an easy-to-understand format with grades and scores.

Columbia County

Lake City sits at the crossroads of I-75 and I-10, making Columbia County a natural pit stop for travelers — and its restaurant scene reflects that highway-adjacent energy. Beyond the expected truck-stop fare, the county offers genuine Southern dining and a growing number of family-owned restaurants serving everything from soul food to authentic Mexican cuisine.

Check Columbia County restaurant inspections to find health scores and violation histories for restaurants in Lake City, Fort White, and Columbia City. Every inspection record includes the full list of violations found and the restaurant's overall health grade.

194

Restaurants

516

Critical

767

Major

2,256

Minor

Data on this page

Restaurants tracked

194

Cities represented

Restaurants with inspection history

194

Official source

Florida DBPR

InspectFL turns public DBPR inspection records into county-level trend pages with filters, latest inspection snapshots, and direct restaurant history. Most recent inspection on this page: September 28, 2026.

How to use this county page

Use it to compare cities, filter the countywide list, and quickly spot restaurant records worth opening — especially if you are choosing between areas.