2940 S FLORIDA AVE, Lakeland, FL 338034044
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
Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2026. Admin Complaint
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of all purpose cleanser stored on the beverage syrup rack. The disinfectant was removed. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can good rack across from the stove. In the small kitchen. Beverage nozzles on the beverage machine.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the kitchen. The paper towels was replaced. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Inside the walk in cooler.
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under the equipment throughout the kitten and prep area.
Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Exterior of the dumpster is soiled.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen and prep kitchen. Floor under the cooking equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: Soiled. Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Potatoes, collard greens inside the 3 door reach in cooler. Cooked the night before. Warning
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2025 February 1, 2026. Operator renewed the licensing fee. Corrected On-Site Warning
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside the 3 door reach in cooler. potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); pastrami (47F - Cold Holding); collard greens (48F - Cold Holding); carrots (48F - Cold Holding); Warning
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside the 3 door reach in cooler on the cook line. potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); pastrami (47F - Cold Holding); collard greens (48F - Cold Holding); carrots (48F - Cold Holding); Warning
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can good rack located across from the stove. Nozzles on the beverage station is soiled. Warning
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Knife inside the hand washing sink located in the kitchen. The knife was removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Bar area. The manager secured the tank. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food prep and food storage. Warning
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen and prep kitchen. Floor under the cooking equipment. Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 3 door reach in cooler across from the steam table.
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Package of sausage Bag of chicken Thawing in standing water at the 2 compartment sink. The product was relocated to the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Can opener was removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Knife inside the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Knife was removed. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee used a cup to scoop ice at the beverage station.
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line.
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor tile grout missing throughout the kitchen. Wall soiled in the dishwasher area and the fry station area. Repeat Violation
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-13: 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 dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. Manager will call for service and set up three compartment sink Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink or soap at hand sink by dish machine. Manager refilled Corrected On-Site Warning
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed vaping device on cook line. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone and car keys on cook line. Manager removed Warning
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen Warning
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wooden shelving starting to come apart and becoming unsealed on cook line Warning
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. Tested at 10 ppm. Manager changed out and re primed. Tested at 50ppm Corrected On-Site
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In dish area
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in reach in cooler and freezer
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In back prep area by range
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Manager removed knife
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can rack soiled Inside of reach in coolers and freezer soiled with accumulated food debris
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. On shelving on cook line
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-14: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches. Manager eradicated Warning
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in dish area. Manager refilled Corrected On-Site Warning
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under cook line equipment Warning
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knife in sanitizer bucket next to slicer Warning
Basic - Observed plates being dried with a towel. Explained to manager dishes need to be air dried for sanitizer to be fully effective. Warning
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Observed in kitchen across from preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-05: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license with expiration date Feb 1,2021. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-05: Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed torn gasket at standing reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-05: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented Chefs quality and Campbells can of tomato sauce in dry storage across from cook line in back of kitchen. Warning
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a flying insects in back kitchen area across from two compartment sink. Warning
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed a live crawling roach on crawling on wall next to the fire alarm system. Warning
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Observed in kitchen across from preparation area. Warning
Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. Observed can opener blade soiled next to reach in freezer. Warning
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in walk in cooler for container of sugar. Warning
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to desk in back kitchen area. Operator placed a chain to secure tanks Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Observed in wait station. Operator placed in a bag when prompted. Corrected On-Site Warning
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license with expiration date Feb 1,2021. Warning
Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler/freezer has accumulation of dust or debris. Observed fan cover with dust debris. Warning
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed knives stored in sanitizer. Operator removed when prompted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed torn gasket at standing reach in cooler. Warning
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve not inverted at food preparation station across from soda nozzle machine. Warning
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths not stored in sanitizer solution at cook line. Warning
Basic - Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed at ice machine next to wait station. Repeat Violation Warning