Lakeland, Polk County

BRITT'S CAFE

3662 HARDEN BLVD, Lakeland, FL 33803

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
4 High Priority
Jan 29, 2026
City
Lakeland
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

12A-27-4

Detail 24334178

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs then touched ready to eat vegetables from another station with no glove change or handwash.

01B-02-5

Detail 24334176

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Diced ham 44.1 F Sausage links 45F

03A-02-5

Detail 24334179

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced ham 44.F Sausage links 45F Inside the flip top reach in cooler on the cook line from the previous day. Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 24334177

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A can of chili bean sauce stored with cleaning supplies CLR,,GLASS CLEANSER on the bottom shelf of the rack next to the ice machine. The chili sauce was removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-39-4

Detail 24334180

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Blueberries not washed before using. We had the manager to wash the blueberries. Corrective Action Taken

21-12-4

Detail 24334181

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloths on employees clothes.

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

12A-07-5

Detail 23985515

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee took a drink from a beverage, cracked several eggs, changed gloves , put on a new pair of gloves without washing her hands.

03A-02-5

Detail 23985516

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats 47F. Outside patio.

12B-07-4

Detail 23985517

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food storage area. A beverage was stored on a shelf under the expo window next to a container of Tones Cajun Seasoning. The beverage was discarded. Corrective Action Taken

10-20-4

Detail 23985518

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

23-03-4

Detail 23985519

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the side by side reach in cooler.

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

53A-04-6

Detail 23494603

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Heather Beeman.

31A-11-4

Detail 23494602

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tray of lemons inside the hand washing sink on the front counter. The lemons was removed and taken to the 3 compartment sink to be properly washed. Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 23494604

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided a copy to the operator to the email provided and the manager printed and posted the consumer advisory. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23494600

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. Margaret Desmidt 08-31-2021.

32-02-4

Detail 23494601

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men's bathroom door left open. The door was closed. Doors are not self closing.

23-03-4

Detail 23494599

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flip top reach in cooler doors is soiled with black buildup.

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03A-03-5

Detail 23000996

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs 77F.

40-06-5

Detail 23000994

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Motorcycle helmet and black leather jacket on a loaf of bread on the shelf next to the ice machine. The jacket was removed. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23000995

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on the large flip top reach in cooler next to the cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 23000993

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the flip top reach in cooler.

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

23-03-4

Detail 22567707

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the stainless steel upright reach in cooler on the front counter. Repeat Violation

25-02-4

Detail 22567708

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Silverware on the front counter.

21-08-4

Detail 22567706

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 500 ppm. The solution was replaced. 300 ppm Corrected On-Site

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

32-04-4

Detail 22318555

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door to the men's room.

12B-12-5

Detail 22318559

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Drinks stored on top of the flat top reach in cooler next to the hand washing sink. The drinks were removed. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22318558

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purses stored on cases of Splenda under the front counter across from the hand washing sink.

10-12-5

Detail 22318557

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of the upright white freezer in the dishwasher area.

23-03-4

Detail 22318556

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the upright side by side reach in cooler.

Apr 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 21911848

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

11-26-1

Detail 21911850

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.

16-53-4

Detail 21911849

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Highest temp reached was 109f

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-14-5

Detail 21662648

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.

51-18-6

Detail 21662647

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

May 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

16-37-1

Detail 21073482

Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer for wiping cloths.

50-09-4

Detail 21073483

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy available expired 2-1-2022.

40-06-5

Detail 21073479

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys on cook line. Managerremoved Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21073480

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at server station

14-38-4

Detail 21073481

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In marketable. Manager removed and discarded pan. Corrected On-Site

Oct 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 14

01B-01-4

Detail 20603988

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of olives observed under food counter. Observed discarded

35A-02-6

Detail 20603978

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect at hand washing sink.

03A-02-5

Detail 20603985

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French toast mix cold holding at 48°. Operator confirmed mix had been sitting out and in use. Operator placed in alternate cooler.

03F-10-5

Detail 20603990

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.

27-16-4

Detail 20603977

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water In men's restroom observed at 80°.

14-01-5

Detail 20603983

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup used as a scoop for rice container. Operator removed when prompted. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 20603986

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in dry storage area under food shelf

13-07-4

Detail 20603987

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing two bracelets while engaging in food preparation. Employee removed jewelry when prompted. Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 20603984

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed working container of tuna cracked at lid.

08B-38-4

Detail 20603989

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on the floor in front of ice machine in dry storage. Opera removed from floor when prompted. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 20603979

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee item in 3 door cooler in kitchen at end of cook line. Operator removed when prompted. Corrected On-Site

21-44-1

Detail 20603981

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor in kitchen at cook line in front of steam table. Operator placed bucket on food shelf . Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20603980

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on cutting board in front of steam table. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket when prompted. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20603982

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in coffee station not identified by common name.