Lake Wales, Polk County

LAKE WALES FAMILY RESTAURANT

109 SR 60 W, Lake Wales, FL 33853

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 Intermediate
Sep 10, 2024
City
Lake Wales
County
Polk
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
5

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.

Sep 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 23132512

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Serving spoons in hand washing sink. Operator removed hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23132515

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Operator properly date marked potatoes and meats. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23132514

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

08B-12-5

Detail 23132516

Basic - Stored food not covered. Stacked sausage in two containers not covered on the second container. Operator removed stacked sausage each other and covered item. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 23132513

Basic - Water leaking from compressor in walk in freezer. Container for leakage is currently placed underneath leak.

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22630430

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over mozzarella cheese on the cook line across from the oven. Operator removed mozzarella from below the fish. Corrected On-Site

31B-06-4

Detail 22630429

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Operator fixed soap dispenser next to the dishwasher. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22630431

Basic - Food stored on floor. Outside walk in freezer. Operator removed beef boxes from the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31A-11-4

Detail 22318629

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoons in the hand washing sink on the cook line. Operator removed items from the sink. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22318633

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine by the dish machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22318634

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Drinking cup stored in dry storage over food. Operator removed item from dry storage. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22318632

Basic - Food stored on floor. Sausage pork patties on the floor in walk-in cooler.Operator removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22318631

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-20-4

Detail 22318630

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

May 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

08A-04-5

Detail 21990819

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. On cook line reach cooler. Employee placed raw chicken on lower level with vegetables over raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21990814

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine by the hand wash sink.

14-09-4

Detail 21990813

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep area.

08B-38-4

Detail 21990817

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk cooler, freezer, and dry storage. Repeat Violation

33-29-4

Detail 21990815

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 21990820

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 21990816

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen beef just sitting on counter no cold running water. Employee placed beef in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

33-31-5

Detail 21990818

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Behind dumpster enclosure.

Nov 21, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-14-5

Detail 21584837

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw chicken over mozzarella cheese. The employee moved cheese out of the cooler. Corrected On-Site

12A-02-4

Detail 21584833

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands in front of the house. Employee was instructed to wash hands. Employee complied. Corrected On-Site

29-37-4

Detail 21584836

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink by dish machine. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21584832

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal scrubby in the hand wash sink on the cook line. Employee moved the metal scrubby out of the sink. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 21584835

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair by ice machine and walk-in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 21584834

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on handle and on the steps.

33-16-4

Detail 21584838

Basic - Open dumpster lid.