Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
14-31-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rice in walk in cooler was removed from non food grade bags. Corrected On-Site
19001 US 27, Lake Wales, FL 33853
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Rice in walk in cooler was removed from non food grade bags. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach cooler placed by the front entrance of the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm Operator set up three compartment sink. 150 ppm Corrective Action Taken Warning
Basic - Food stored in bag that is not approved for food contact. Single service grocery bags. Rice and beef Warning
Basic - Food stored on floor. Eggs on the floor in walk-in cooler. Warning
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach cooler placed by the front entrance of the kitchen. Warning
Routine - Food
Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ GUADALUPE MENDES Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Admin Complaint
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk-in cooler raw shell eggs on top of peppers. Operator removed raw eggs from peppers. Corrected On-Site Warning
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ GUADALUPE MENDES Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At all hand washing sinks. Operator replaced. Paper towels. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front counter by exit door by camera. Operator showed proof of new ceiling tiles. Opera Corrective Action Taken
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Inside reach in cooler.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towel. Corrected On-Site
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep table. Red and White cutting board. Repeat Violation
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door gaskets torn.
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oven stove top in prep area. Repeat Violation
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken breast and beef sitting on the prep counter But in temperature. Employee placed under running water. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name in walk in cooler.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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. Test 0 ppm. Three compartment sink was set up for sanitizer.Retested 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Straw in hand washing sink next to front prep counter. Employee removed straw. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator provided me with current license. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. On top of dish machine. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box beef on the floor in walk-in cooler. Box of beef on the floor in walk-in freezer. Salt on the floor in dry storage. 3 Oil containers on floor in dry storage. Repeat Violation Repeat Violation
Basic - Light not functioning. By dish washing machine.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oven stove top in prep area.
Basic - Red and white Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in storage prep area.
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service containers and Spoons on the floor in dry storage.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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. O ppm. Operator setup 3-compartment sink. sent employee to purchase new tubing for sanitizer to repair machine Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of beans on floor. operator moved the beans to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cookline
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes stored on floor. operator moved to shelf Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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.
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.open employee cooffee container on prep table.
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cutting tomatoes.
Basic - Food stored on floor. 50 lbs bag of salt on floor in stockroom
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door.
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in walk-in cooler.
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Very Hot, Hot sauce in kitchen area. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site