BROWN LANTERN

Name: BROWN LANTERN
Address: 417 E HOWARD ST, LIVE OAK, FL, 32064, US
Rating: 91.1

417 E HOWARD ST, LIVE OAK, FL 32064

License #7100072

91.1 Grade B / 100

Solid Health Score

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Quick take

BROWN LANTERN in LIVE OAK currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 91.1 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 12, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 7 total violations — 1 critical, 4 major, 2 minor.

Inspection data quality

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DBPR

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Inspection History

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substance.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket in basin of hand wash sink at entrance. Manager removed.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation. Fan guard soiled with dust accumulation. Soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substances. Top of dishwasher soiled with dust and old food debris.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on front prep table. Manager discarded.

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