Lake Alfred, Polk County

GARY'S OYSTER BAR & SEAFOOD

660 E ALFRED DR, Lake Alfred, FL 33850

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
May 15, 2026
City
Lake Alfred
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

41-10-4

Detail 24578875

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle stored on top of soda boxes. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24578878

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. White bottle no label. Operator labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24578876

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on Cookline

10-20-4

Detail 24578877

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator had employee removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24578879

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk-in cooler. Operator had employee clean Corrected On-Site

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

23-03-4

Detail 24286179

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under microwave, employees cleaned under microwave. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 24286180

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Oct 14, 2025

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 24112385

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed between grill and fryer, manager cleaned between equipment. Corrected On-Site

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-09-4

Detail 23767881

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on clean dish storage shelf. Manager voluntarily discarded cutting boards. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23767880

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of pickles manager removed pickles from floor. Corrected On-Site

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-41-4

Detail 23487708

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0ppm. Warning

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-73-4

Detail 22725029

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under back bar.

36-24-5

Detail 22725028

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in walk in cooler.

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-73-4

Detail 22441984

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind refrigerator holding bar mixes.

22-08-4

Detail 22441985

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in oven on cookline.

Apr 3, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-32-5

Detail 22074353

Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in dish area. Priority: Basic

36-73-4

Detail 22074356

Basic - Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under back bar area. Priority: Basic

10-20-4

Detail 22074352

Basic - Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door, employee removed tongs from oven door. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-01-5

Detail 21618514

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

51-11-4

Detail 21618512

Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. Operator secured tank. Corrected On-Site

24-06-4

Detail 21618513

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty container. Observed clean lids in soiled blue container on clean dish storage shelf.

14-09-4

Detail 21618511

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on red board, operator discarded board. Corrected On-Site

May 16, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

01C-03-4

Detail 21089112

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. not all tags were dated.

51-11-4

Detail 21089113

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured CO2 tank Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 21089111

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Cap from outside, under dishroom.

06-03-5

Detail 21089110

Basic - Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Shrimp thaw8g in sink temp 53F, employee cooked immediately. Corrective Action Taken

Oct 26, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 10Total: 12

35A-02-6

Detail 20617005

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies in bar sitting area right outside kitchen. Observed one flying insect on boxed drinks

08A-05-6

Detail 20617003

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw scallops over crab legs. Operator confirmed crab legs have already been cooked.

51-11-4

Detail 20617006

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On-Site

29-13-4

Detail 20617009

Basic - Compartment of equipment subject to the accumulation of moisture is not sloped to drain to allow complete drainage.walk in cooler has condensation and is dripping on cheese.

35A-03-4

Detail 20617013

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach behind ware washing Observed one dead roach behind steam table

40-06-5

Detail 20617012

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cigarettes next to clean dishes in ware washing area. Operator removed when prompted Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20617004

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food containers on floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed from floor when prompted. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 20617010

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20617011

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled in kitchen.

08B-54-4

Detail 20617008

Basic - Uncovered food stored near unit compressor dripping exposed to splash. Observed sliced cheese under compressor unit in walk in cooler exposed to condensation. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 20617002

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout establishment

02D-01-5

Detail 20617007

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled next to steam table and make table. Operator placed a label on container Corrected On-Site

Jul 14, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 13, 2021

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 20338708

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)

35A-05-4

Detail 20338709

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed following: 2 live roaches on top of dish machine, 1 live on soft drink bag in a box rack, 1 live on food preparation table near back door All live roaches were eradicated, surfaces cleaned and sanitized

02C-02-5

Detail 20338710

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed coleslaw in walk in cooler.