BW BLACKSMITH

Name: BW BLACKSMITH
Address: 419 SW FL 247 STE 101, LAKE CITY, FL, 32025, US
Rating: 65.2

419 SW FL 247 STE 101, LAKE CITY, FL 32025

License #2200676

65.2 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

June 26, 2026 · 8 findings · 1 critical

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BW BLACKSMITH in LAKE CITY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 65.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on June 26, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 56 total violations — 6 critical, 12 major, 38 minor.

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September 27, 2023

The latest inspection on June 26, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 1 critical, 1 major, and 6 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Five carbon dioxide tanks next to back door not secured.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to fryers. Manager removed.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in freezer #1. Prep table reach-in cooler gaskets torn, in coffee prep area.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor under reach-in cooler #3.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler #5.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of degreaser on prep table next to fryers. Manager moved to proper storage area.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser with no label on prep table next to fryers. Manager labeled.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on kitchen prep table. Employee removed.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Left side of freezer lid at back door missing.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Containers of cooking oil on floor near reach-in freezer next to back door.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters soiled with grease accumulation. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold accumulation and old food debris throughout kitchen.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels and label residue on meat containers n front kitchen reach-in cooler.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in coffee area reach-in cooler.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops in basin not hanging to dry.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Male employee changing trash bags, changed gloves, no hand wash, and began preparing food.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance.
[53B-02-5] 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. Three employees with no Food Handler Certificates hired more than 60 days ago.