HEAVILY COOKING SOUL FOOD AND MORE
713 NE CATAWBA AVE, LAKE CITY, FL 32024
License #2250121
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →HEAVILY COOKING SOUL FOOD AND MORE in LAKE CITY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 92.5 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 7 total violations — 4 major, 3 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on May 11, 2026 shows 3 observation rows: no critical rows, 2 major, and 1 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold-like substances on reach-in cooler gaskets.
- [53A-02-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Sheppard food manager certification expired. No other certified food manager.
- [53A-03-7] 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/ Sheppard food manager certification expired.
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HEAVILY COOKING SOUL FOOD AND MORE looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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