LIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT

dba LIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT INC

About this restaurant

Lighthouse Restaurant is a seating establishment located at 7600 N Highway 19 in Fanning Springs with a capacity of 170 seats. The restaurant features a nautical Gulf Coast aesthetic with classic woodwork and operates as a roadside dining venue. Reviews describe it as a family-style restaurant offering seafood options in a cozy atmosphere.

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Food Safety Grade

Poor

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address: 7600 N HWY 19
FANNING SPRINGS, FL 32693
Phone: 352-359-5626
DBPR District: District 5 — Jacksonville (licenses expire June)
County (Region Code): Citrus (code 9)
Seating: 170 seats

License

License Number: SEA3100032
Establishment Type: Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry: Jun 1, 2027
Last Inspection: Apr 23, 2026

Date	Type	Result	High	Int.	Basic	Total
Apr 29, 2026 Callback	Routine - Food	Call Back - Complied	0	0	0	0
No violation details recorded for this inspection. Class: Food Visit ID: 13680276 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Apr 23, 2026	Routine - Food	Administrative complaint recommended	5	4	10	19
Violations Found H · V03 ×2 Employee health reporting Employee not reporting symptoms of illness H · V08 ×3 Proper hand/arm washing Improper hand and arm washing technique H · V12 ×2 Shell stock requirements Inadequate shell stock identification/records H · V14 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized H · V22 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods H · V23 Chemical properly stored Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled H · V24 Toxic substance control Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used H · V25 Allergen awareness No allergen awareness demonstrated I · V29 Proper sewage disposal Improper sewage or waste water disposal I · V31 Clean multi-use utensils Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned I · V33 ×2 Proper cooling equipment Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment I · V35 Single-use items Single-use items improperly reused I · V36 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting I · V41 Toilet facilities Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities Class: Food Visit ID: 13550727 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Oct 28, 2025	Complaint Partial	Inspection Completed - No Further Action	0	0	0	0
No violation details recorded for this inspection. Class: Food Visit ID: 13560303 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Partial
Oct 21, 2025	Complaint Partial	Inspection Completed - No Further Action	0	0	0	0
No violation details recorded for this inspection. Class: Food Visit ID: 13554754 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Partial
Oct 15, 2025 Callback	Food-Licensing Inspection	Call Back - Complied	0	0	0	0
No violation details recorded for this inspection. Class: Food Visit ID: 13531871 PDA Verified Type: Food-Licensing Inspection
Sep 26, 2025 Callback	Food-Licensing Inspection	Call Back - Extension given, pending	0	1	0	1
Violations Found B · V51 Premises clean Premises not clean or in disrepair Class: Food Visit ID: 13525225 PDA Verified Type: Food-Licensing Inspection
Sep 19, 2025	Food-Licensing Inspection	Warning Issued	5	2	10	17
Violations Found H · V02 Employee health policy No employee health policy or inadequate policy H · V06 Handwashing facilities Inadequate handwashing facilities H · V08 ×2 Proper hand/arm washing Improper hand and arm washing technique H · V10 Approved food source Food from unapproved or unknown source H · V12 Shell stock requirements Inadequate shell stock identification/records H · V14 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized H · V22 ×3 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods H · V24 Toxic substance control Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used I · V29 Proper sewage disposal Improper sewage or waste water disposal I · V33 Proper cooling equipment Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment I · V35 Single-use items Single-use items improperly reused I · V36 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting I · V41 Toilet facilities Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities B · V51 Premises clean Premises not clean or in disrepair Class: Food Visit ID: 13520954 PDA Verified Type: Food-Licensing Inspection
Aug 7, 2025	Complaint Partial	Inspection Completed - No Further Action	0	0	0	0
No violation details recorded for this inspection. Class: Food Visit ID: 13484646 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Partial
Jul 30, 2025 Callback	Complaint Full	Emergency Order Callback Time Extension	0	1	0	1
Violations Found B · V51 Premises clean Premises not clean or in disrepair Class: Food Visit ID: 13476178 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Full
Jul 29, 2025	Complaint Full	Emergency order recommended	7	4	20	31
Violations Found H · V01 Management awareness Person in charge not present or not performing duties H · V03 Employee health reporting Employee not reporting symptoms of illness H · V05 Handwashing procedures Inadequate handwashing by food employees H · V08 ×2 Proper hand/arm washing Improper hand and arm washing technique H · V10 Approved food source Food from unapproved or unknown source H · V12 ×3 Shell stock requirements Inadequate shell stock identification/records H · V14 ×2 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized H · V16 ×2 Proper cooking temps Food not cooked to required minimum temperature H · V22 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods H · V23 Chemical properly stored Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled H · V25 Allergen awareness No allergen awareness demonstrated H · V28 Water supply No approved potable water supply I · V29 ×2 Proper sewage disposal Improper sewage or waste water disposal I · V31 Clean multi-use utensils Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned I · V33 ×3 Proper cooling equipment Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment I · V35 Single-use items Single-use items improperly reused I · V36 ×4 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting I · V42 Equipment condition Equipment in poor repair or condition B · V51 ×2 Premises clean Premises not clean or in disrepair Class: Food Visit ID: 13474921 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Full