Lakeland, Polk County

BLACK & BREW COFFEE HOUSE & BISTRO

205 E MAIN ST, Lakeland, FL 33801

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
May 12, 2026
City
Lakeland
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

51-18-6

Detail 24571183

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. The manager printed the report. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24571182

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the reach in cooler doors is soiled. Kitchen area both reach in coolers.

25-05-4

Detail 24571181

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. A case of plastic straws on the floor in the office/ dry storage area.

Oct 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

53A-03-7

Detail 24127760

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed for Savannah W. CFM expired 10/19/2025.

22-02-4

Detail 24127761

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed at soft drink station at front counter, coke nozzle had debris.

35B-01-4

Detail 24127762

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed rear exit door.

38-11-4

Detail 24127763

Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed light in back preparation area, in rear of kitchen not working.

36-73-4

Detail 24127759

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed on sides of display case soiled at front counter with debris. Also observed ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in rear kitchen preparation area.

33-19-4

Detail 24127764

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed empty beer bottles/ cans/ styrofoam cups on ground next to shared dumpster.

May 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 23773193

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dry food on bowl on the clean dish rack. Employee placed in dish room area. Corrective Action Taken

Dec 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

24-08-4

Detail 23442509

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Wet nesting present. Time Extended

14-10-4

Detail 23442510

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Broken lexan container holding pumpkin purée Rusted racks in two door upright cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-27: Paint peeling on racks. Time Extended

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Basic: 6Total: 10

03D-02-5

Detail 23431985

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked chicken 53° -57° from 12/17 was covered and Warning

22-41-4

Detail 23431981

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. Dishwasher 0ppm , operator set three compartment sink quaternary 200ppm Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23431984

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken 53° -57°covered from 12/17 Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23431983

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door reach in cooler pastrami 47, turkey 47, brisket 47, Retemped items 39 Corrected On-Site Warning

32-12-5

Detail 23431988

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 23431986

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning

14-10-4

Detail 23431982

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Broken lexan container holding pumpkin purée Rusted racks in two door upright cooler Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23431990

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler at coffee bar Warning

33-16-4

Detail 23431989

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster Warning

29-11-4

Detail 23431987

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwashing sink faucet next to three compartment sink Warning

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31B-06-4

Detail 22743776

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Second bathroom

41-17-4

Detail 22743777

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Mislabeled. Manager discarded degreaser. Corrected On-Site

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 22351461

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand washing sink in coffee area.

24-08-4

Detail 22351462

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of pans on the clean dish rack.

Jun 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

16-46-4

Detail 22046401

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 1/12 pan on clean dish rack

25-05-4

Detail 22046402

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Dinner napkins on floor in hallway.

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

12B-07-4

Detail 21190859

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

Feb 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-09-4

Detail 20867964

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on red board on clean dish storage shelf.

14-11-4

Detail 20867961

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in 2-door upright unit.

10-12-5

Detail 20867962

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soft drink drain rack, employee removed from drain rack. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20867963

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter, employee removed towel and placed in sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

Aug 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

51-11-4

Detail 20441168

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

36-34-5

Detail 20441170

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In food food prep are above reach in cooler.

24-08-4

Detail 20441169

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in storage / ware washing area, next to reach in cooler in rear of kitchen.