Lakeland, Polk County

COZY OAKS RESTAURANT

1201 E ORANGE ST, Lakeland, FL 33801

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Feb 12, 2026
City
Lakeland
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
21

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.

Feb 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 24367191

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting Board

10-12-5

Detail 24367193

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On ice machine

10-20-4

Detail 24367192

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Feb 5, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

02C-03-5

Detail 24350545

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Portioned packs of sliced cheeses held in reach in cooler not date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 24350543

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in reach in coolers not date marked Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 24350542

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. 1 expired certificate. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24350544

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on flip top cooler doors at cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24350546

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area under soda fountain heads has buildup of food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Time Extended

Jan 27, 2026

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

01B-01-4

Detail 24326995

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented and rusted can of crushed pineapple. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-41-4

Detail 24326998

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 twice at 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for sanitizing, tested at 50ppm. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 24326992

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Portioned packs of sliced cheeses held in reach in cooler not date marked. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24326993

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in reach in coolers not date marked Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 24326994

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. 1 expired certificate. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24326991

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on flip top cooler doors at cookline Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24326996

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area under soda fountain heads has buildup of food debris. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 24326999

Basic - Stored food not covered. Portioned coffee in filters at wait station not covered. Operator placed lid on container. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 24326997

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over ready to eat items in reach in cooler under expo window. Operator moved tomatoes to bottom. Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 24071584

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

41-17-4

Detail 24071583

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 24071582

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives removed. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24071585

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs were removed Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24071586

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris buildup on bottom of soda head in dining room

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-20-5

Detail 23619202

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs over raw beef in reachin cooler on cookline.

41-17-4

Detail 23619200

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid

23-03-4

Detail 23619201

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris on bottom of soda head nozzles

06-01-5

Detail 23619203

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing beef on shelf in kitcken, employee moved to reachin cooler. Corrected On-Site

Sep 19, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 23158858

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Can opener cleaned Ice machine soiled Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 23158859

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: No chlorine test strips available for dishmachine Time Extended

Jul 19, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 13

41-10-4

Detail 22989134

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can WD40 stored on dishmachine. Operator moved chemical Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22989133

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

31A-11-4

Detail 22989128

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee fill pitcher with water at hand washing sink. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22989138

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22989136

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using plate to scoop to potatoes. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 22989131

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22989135

Basic - Food stored on floor. By men restroom, observed bag flour, soda box By office salad dressing Repeat Violation Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22989127

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

29-27-4

Detail 22989130

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink has no plumbing to drain water. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22989132

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom soda head buildup with food debris. Warning

24-17-4

Detail 22989139

Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed employee dry clean knife with towel. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 22989129

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes on floor. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22989137

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing fish in pan on dish drain. Employee moved reach cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-09-4

Detail 22571319

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cracked raw eggs with gloves, then touch cooked bacon.

02C-02-5

Detail 22571324

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Desserts in dessert case.

08B-38-4

Detail 22571322

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of liquid margarine on floor in stockroom

21-04-4

Detail 22571323

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

21-12-4

Detail 22571320

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on counter, Operator discarded towel. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22571321

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.bulk sugar and flour. Both products were labeled. Corrected On-Site

Oct 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

13-03-4

Detail 22384415

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. All employees preparing food in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Time Extended

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 22217025

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheesecake 51F in dessert case Warning

32-04-4

Detail 22217020

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22217021

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. All employees preparing food in kitchen area. Warning

29-27-4

Detail 22217023

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink not plum with water or drainage. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22217024

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda head with old like buildup. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22217022

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table. Employee removed wet wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 8, 2023

Complaint Partial

Assigned to Inspector

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 8, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

08A-20-5

Detail 22043405

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over raw fish in reachin cooler on cookline

22-02-4

Detail 22043404

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

02C-02-5

Detail 22043406

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cheesecake in dessert case.

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 21907994

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Moved ice machine outside no over head protection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-03: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: No plan review completed Admin Complaint

08B-61-5

Detail 21907995

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Ice machine moved to outside the back door in alleyway between two building. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-03: Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Ice machine moved to outside the back door in alleyway between two building. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: Ice machine outside Admin Complaint

Feb 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 21751597

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Moved ice machine outside no over head protection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-03: Time Extended

08B-61-5

Detail 21751596

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Ice machine moved to outside the back door in alleyway between two building. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-03: Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Ice machine moved to outside the back door in alleyway between two building. Time Extended

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 21747790

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cooked potatoes. Operator moved fish. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21747793

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. Operator placed can opener in 3-compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken Warning

51-16-7

Detail 21747794

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Moved ice machine outside no over head protection. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21747791

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced meats and gravy not date marked in reachin cooler. Warning

08B-42-4

Detail 21747792

Basic - Food stored outside. 3 reachin cooler in outside alleyway behind the building. Food stored are meats, eggs, produce, and frozen items. Warning

08B-61-5

Detail 21747789

Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Ice machine moved to outside the back door in alleyway between two building. Warning

Oct 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

16-32-5

Detail 21436455

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Using chlorine as sanitizer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-07: Quat test stri, operator use chlorine sanitizer. Time Extended

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-05-6

Detail 21247884

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked sliced potatoes. Reachin cooler Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21247880

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

16-32-5

Detail 21247885

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Using chlorine as sanitizer. Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 21247881

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Mandy, Talisa, Taunni Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21247886

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled in kitchen Warning

33-31-5

Detail 21247883

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Reachin cooler, old grill and other grill back door area. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21247882

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping towel on cutting board. Warning

Jun 16, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 21142663

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for chlorine.

22-20-5

Detail 21142664

Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.

24-06-4

Detail 21142662

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed in bins on clean dish storage shelf.

Apr 21, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 21028822

Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.

08B-38-4

Detail 21028821

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of biscuit mix on floor near dry storage, employee placed box on shelf.

21-07-4

Detail 21028820

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) employee diluted to comply. Corrected On-Site

Feb 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

16-21-4

Detail 20871905

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on upper portion of unit.

24-06-4

Detail 20871904

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty plastic drawer.

35B-01-4

Detail 20871907

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

08B-38-4

Detail 20871906

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sugar, and bag in a box soft drink mix on floor in dry storage area.

Aug 3, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 20397767

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. Observed 0 ppm . Operator set up 3CS for sanitation. Corrected On-Site

22-24-5

Detail 20397769

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Observed at self serve station.

02B-02-5

Detail 20397774

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator made a sign and posted on the door of establishment. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 20397768

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on handles of reach in cooler next to cook line and stove

51-11-4

Detail 20397771

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.observed at dry storage area. Operator placed in chains when prompted Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20397770

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen above ware washing area

08B-47-4

Detail 20397773

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of potatoes not stored 6 inches off the ground in dry storage area.operator placed food six inches above ground when prompted. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20397772

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at only Hand Washing sink in kitchen.Operator obtained a sign for the sink upon request. Corrected On-Site