Lakeland, Polk County

FORDS GARAGE

879 LAKELAND PARK CENTER DR, Lakeland, FL 33809

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
May 11, 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 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-69-4

Detail 24567510

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on floor.

21-12-4

Detail 24567511

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on cook line. Manager removed wet towel from counter. Corrected On-Site

Sep 17, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-10-4

Detail 24043349

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitation bucket on cook line where food is prepared and held, manager moved bucket. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24043347

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on cook line where food is prepared, manager removed employee beverage. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24043348

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with debris. Observed on exterior of flip top u it used for salads. Manager cleaned exterior of flip top. Corrected On-Site

Jun 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 8

35A-02-7

Detail 23698006

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 live flying insect in kitchen on pipe attached to ceiling. Manager informed employee to eradicate flying insects. Corrective Action Taken

14-15-4

Detail 23698004

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Establishment uses fuel funnel to hold onion rings from tractor supply.

12A-09-4

Detail 23698010

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed on cook line employee handle raw chicken with gloves and then handled a soup bowl, employee wash hands and changed gloves.

22-02-4

Detail 23698007

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris interior of oven in food preparation area.

31A-09-4

Detail 23698008

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart in front of hand sink in dish area, manager rolled cart away from sink. Corrected On-Site

03G-50-1

Detail 23698003

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is doing cook chill for several times. Several items such as the jalapeno cream corn dated 4/7 and black angus chili dated 4/6 are being held more than 48hrs.

23-03-4

Detail 23698005

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dusty fan cover on floor fan, fan cover was cleaned . Also observed debris on pipes on cook line behind fryer station. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 23698009

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

Dec 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31B-05-4

Detail 23415814

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at main bar. Batteries replaced. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 23415812

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

24-06-4

Detail 23415815

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed utensils in black container in food preparation area. Employee removed utensils from container. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23415813

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed on hoses behind fryers.

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

16-21-4

Detail 22580620

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

22-08-4

Detail 22580621

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in food preparation area.

Jul 17, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

33-19-4

Detail 22126071

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Employee cleaned area. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22126072

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in oven in food preparation area.

Apr 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

33-19-4

Detail 21920181

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 21920183

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled drain in bar area.

33-16-4

Detail 21920182

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid. Corrected On-Site

Jul 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-11-4

Detail 21175377

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed in service stations.

22-08-4

Detail 21175378

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Jan 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 20763552

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener blade. Employee washed rinsed and sanitized can opener blade. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20763553

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on drain under 2-compartment sink in prep area. Employee cleaned drain. Corrected On-Site

Aug 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-09-4

Detail 20393517

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on green board in salad area.

22-08-4

Detail 20393515

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in food preparation area.

23-03-4

Detail 20393519

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled in upright salad unit. Employee cleaned gaskets. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 20393516

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 20393518

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed 2 ice tea bins with tea in service station, employee covered bins. Corrected On-Site