Lakeland, Polk County

DETROIT TIGERS INC

2135 N LAKE AVE, Lakeland, FL 338055012

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
4 High Priority
Apr 20, 2026
City
Lakeland
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

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.

Apr 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

03D-02-5

Detail 24522765

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Sausage patties in walk-in cooler on cooling rack dated 4/19, inspection on 4/20 @ 10:00am temp at 54F see stop sale. OPerator discarded Corrective Action Taken

50-17-3

Detail 24522766

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02-01-26. Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 24522768

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sausage patties

03A-02-5

Detail 24522763

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage patties bottom of reachin cooler 55F Operator discarded. see stop sale. Corrective Action Taken

16-48-4

Detail 24522762

Basic - dishware/utensils improper loading in dishwasher. Operator showed employee proper placement. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 24522767

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of soda heads on soda machine in dining room.

21-12-4

Detail 24522764

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel on prep table. OPerator moved wet towel to sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Nov 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 24168111

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.

08A-20-5

Detail 24168106

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over para cooked beef in walk-in cooler. manager told chef to cook beef well done. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24168109

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opening. manager placed in dishroom Corrective Action Taken

24-05-4

Detail 24168110

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls not inverted in dish rack in stockroom. manager had bowls inverted. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 24168112

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop with handle in granola Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 24168108

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Disposable lids and containers in stockroom. Manager inverted items. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24168107

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Granola. manager discarded products. Corrected On-Site

Jun 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 23724229

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: 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. Time Extended

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 23702282

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23702284

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in omelette station in dining room, previous sink has been moved to closet. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23702285

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. Warning

31B-05-4

Detail 23702287

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dishroom Repeat Violation Warning

27-16-4

Detail 23702288

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to stock with no water. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23702286

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Quart container in bulk rice Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23702280

Basic - Food stored on floor. Milk plastic bottle in walking cooler Oil in stockroom Warning

02D-03-4

Detail 23702281

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cut melon in dining room Repeat Violation Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23702283

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Frontline and drink station Repeat Violation Warning

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

31B-04-4

Detail 23403126

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 22748212

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. 0 ppm Repeat Violation Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22748215

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22748217

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (67F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (68F - Cold Holding) Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22748216

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22748214

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dishroom Repeat Violation Warning

08B-15-4

Detail 22748213

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apple on breakfast bar not wrapped Repeat Violation Warning

02D-03-4

Detail 22748211

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Protein balls in self service case in dining room. Warning

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 22292003

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. Chlorine sanitizer 0ppm Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22291996

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. 5 Employee working at time of inspection. Warning

31B-05-4

Detail 22291999

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By back door and dish room. Employees fixed the paper towel dispensers. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22292001

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

08B-15-4

Detail 22291997

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples on buffet line not wrapped. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 22291998

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Debris on top of dish machine. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22292000

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front service line Warning

16-46-4

Detail 22292002

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. labels on clean dishes on clean dish rack. Warning

Jun 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 22041393

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2023 Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2023 Admin Complaint

16-21-4

Detail 22041394

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Time Extended

May 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 8

50-17-3

Detail 22024092

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2023 Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 22024088

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 Emailed form person in charge printed. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22024095

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.

53B-01-5

Detail 22024091

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.

11-26-1

Detail 22024093

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. Emailed forms.

02B-02-5

Detail 22024094

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Facility offers ceviche. Emailed to person in charge. Printed and posted. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 22024089

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.

36-73-4

Detail 22024090

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind cookline equipment.

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08B-02-4

Detail 21618949

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apple on front bar. manager moved apples. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21618947

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. manager wash, rinsed and sanitized Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21618946

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion using in smoothie station granola. manager removed cups. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21618945

Basic - Food stored on floor. 7 cases of fryer oil stored on floor in stockroom Manager had fryer oil moved off floor. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21618950

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink on serviceline. Manager replaced hand washing sign Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21618948

Basic - Stored food not covered. Bulk rice in stock room. Manager put lid on rice. Corrected On-Site

Jun 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08B-02-4

Detail 21052086

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Green apples and pears on buffet in dining room Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21052089

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Chef placed in dishroom Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-12-4

Detail 21052090

Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. In sandwich station in dining area. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21052087

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

24-18-4

Detail 21052084

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Ice scoops in prep area. Chef removed Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21052088

Basic - Stored food not covered. Bulk flour Chef covered Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21052085

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour. Chef labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

41-10-4

Detail 20814677

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle on prep table

12B-07-4

Detail 20814681

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Soda on prep table

38-07-4

Detail 20814678

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing shelf in kitchen area

24-18-4

Detail 20814679

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Ice cream scoops not inverted,

25-06-4

Detail 20814675

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Not consistent in inverting single service items

42-01-4

Detail 20814680

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

21-12-4

Detail 20814676

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.