Lakeland, Polk County

THE LINKS OF SANDPIPER

6001 SANDPIPERS DR, Lakeland, FL 33809

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Jan 8, 2026
City
Lakeland
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

16-21-4

Detail 24289023

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top of unit. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24289022

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in flip top unit on cook line.

35B-01-4

Detail 24289024

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

21-12-4

Detail 24289021

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed in hamper. Corrected On-Site

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 23942069

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Observed on green cutting board.

16-21-4

Detail 23942068

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

Mar 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

16-21-4

Detail 23635829

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

14-09-4

Detail 23635831

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on green board on cook line.

36-24-5

Detail 23635830

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed near 3-compartment sink.

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

16-21-4

Detail 23359312

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area. Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 23359313

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in bar area. Time Extended

Nov 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53A-03-7

Detail 23329443

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed for Ronald Ficuciello expired 05/19/24

16-21-4

Detail 23329446

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

36-73-4

Detail 23329444

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in bar area.

08B-38-4

Detail 23329445

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles on floor in walk-in cooler, employee removed bucket from floor. Corrected On-Site

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 22551076

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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).

36-73-4

Detail 22551075

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind ice machine. A pallet jack was used to move ice machine and floor was cleaned.

08B-38-4

Detail 22551074

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of red onions in walk in cooler on floor, employee placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Jul 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 22110844

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 operator form. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 22110842

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 operator form. Corrective Action Taken

35B-01-4

Detail 22110845

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

22-08-4

Detail 22110841

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in microwave on cookline, employee cleaned interior of microwave. Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 22110840

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

22-16-4

Detail 22110843

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in 3-door reach in freezer.

25-06-4

Detail 22110846

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed cup lids in bar area, manager inverted to comply. Corrected On-Site

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

16-21-4

Detail 21691485

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

36-34-5

Detail 21691483

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated debris, grease, dust. Also observed on air vent on wall.

12B-07-4

Detail 21691482

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup of water next to ice machine, operator removed cup of water. Employee removed cup. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21691484

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handle, employee removed tongs from door handle. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 21691486

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in 3-door unit.

Jul 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

16-21-4

Detail 21164079

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit. Employee cleaned top area of unit. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21164081

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on white board in bar area, employee discarded board. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 21164080

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

Jan 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-09-4

Detail 20755038

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on white, green and red boards stored over 3-compartment sink.

23-03-4

Detail 20755037

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gaskets in 2-door atosta unit on cookline.

Jul 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

24-06-4

Detail 20314539

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty container. Observed container lids stored in soiled translucent bin on shelf next to 3-compartment sink.

23-03-4

Detail 20314540

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris in between folding covers on flip top unit on cookline.