Lakeland, Polk County

TERRACE HOTEL RESTAURANT

329 E MAIN ST, Lakeland, FL 33801

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
1 High Priority
Apr 27, 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.

Apr 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 24538509

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs 64f Cookline placed in walk-in cooler for quick cool down Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24538517

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener wash, rinsed and sanitize Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24538510

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Serviceline. manager replaced towels Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24538515

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline

08B-47-4

Detail 24538516

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Several boxes of box soda in stockroom. Employee moved to shelf Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24538511

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container crab legs in walk-in freezer. Manager moved crab legs Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 24538512

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between reachin cooler and shelf.

31B-04-4

Detail 24538513

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cookline

08B-12-5

Detail 24538514

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked vegetables in walk-in cooler manager covered Corrected On-Site

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 11

03G-04-5

Detail 24268929

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed frozen packs of raw cod, salmon cakes, cooked crab, raw salmon, raw mahi-mahi, and rock grouper in walk-in freezer that were not frozen before and after vacuum sealing. Warning

01D-01-5

Detail 24268934

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Fresh salmon received, served medium on menu. Manager got proof of aquaculture. Corrected On-Site Warning

03G-08-5

Detail 24268935

High Priority - Reduced oxygen packaged food label that exceeds 30 calendar days from packaging to consumption. Rop vacuum packed cheddar cheese dated 11-10. Lacking manufacturer use by date as well. Stop sale Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24268931

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line to left of grill cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (52F - Cold Holding) Warning

03G-43-2

Detail 24268928

Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed frozen packs of raw cod, salmon cakes, cooked crab, raw salmon, raw mahi-mahi, and rock grouper in walk-in freezer that were not frozen before and after vacuum sealing. Observed cooked duck, cooked short rib, and cooked cabbage. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 24268930

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For butter at server station. Emailed paperwork to manager. Warning

03G-50-1

Detail 24268933

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 vacuum packaging raw chicken with butter and herbs Also raw steaks are vacuum packaged and cooked under soups ice but served under consumer advisory. Observed vacuum packs of cooked cabbage and cooked beef short rib in reach in cooler that were sealed on site, operator stated they were packaged on Friday. Observed packaged deli turkey, roast beef, Warning

53B-10-4

Detail 24268936

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Certificates missing Date of births on valid certificates. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 24268937

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. Warning

03G-53-1

Detail 24268932

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Establishment vacuum packaging raw chicken with butter and herbs Also raw steaks are vacuum packaged and cooked under soups ice but served under consumer advisory. Observed vacuum packs of cooked cabbage and cooked beef short rib in reach in cooler that were sealed on site, operator stated they were packaged on Friday. Warning

03G-54-1

Detail 24268927

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Establishment vacuum packaging raw chicken with butter and herbs Also raw steaks are vacuum packaged and cooked under soups ice but served under consumer advisory. Observed vacuum packs of cooked cabbage and cooked beef short rib in reach in cooler that were sealed on site, operator stated they were packaged on Friday. Warning

May 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 23756040

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. A container of floratabs stored on the table across from the drink station in the kitchen. The medicine was removed. Corrected On-Site

12A-25-4

Detail 23756041

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server rubbed her hair and continued to engage in serving food. Spoke to the shelf about hand washing procedures.

22-02-4

Detail 23756044

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Located at the end of the prep table next to the walk in cooler. The can opener was removed to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

51-11-4

Detail 23756045

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. In the dry storage area. The tanks was secured. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23756046

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Pink insulated cup on the prep table next to the walk in cooler. The beverage was removed. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23756043

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Flora printed purse stored on the table across from the beverage station. The purse was removed. Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 23756047

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic cambro container on the shelf entering into the kitchen. The container was discarded. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 23756048

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of chicken inside the walk in cooler. Pasta on the floor in the dry storage area.

25-05-4

Detail 23756042

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. A case of plastic storage containers on the floor inside the dry storage area. The containers was removed from off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 23427578

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Crumbled sausage 47F , goat cheese 47F inside the top section of the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. The product was relocated to the walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

51-11-4

Detail 23427577

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. In the dry storage room.

08B-38-4

Detail 23427580

Basic - Food stored on floor. Product inside the walk in freezer. Tomato Paste , decaffeinated coffee etc. in the dry storage room.

10-17-4

Detail 23427579

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between the two flip top reach in coolers across from the cook line. The knives was removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

05-09-4

Detail 23427581

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Inside th3 flip top reach in coolers across from the cook line.

Apr 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 22808971

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

16-21-4

Detail 22808969

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

29-11-4

Detail 22808970

Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink at entrance to kitchen.

Nov 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

12B-02-4

Detail 22423777

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Open employee drink on service counter

40-06-5

Detail 22423774

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket stored next to open aluminum foil on cookline.

08B-47-4

Detail 22423775

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of food in walk-in freezer

10-18-5

Detail 22423773

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knives on prep tables.

36-50-4

Detail 22423772

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood and hood filters

29-17-4

Detail 22423776

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar area

Jun 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 22072560

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. Provided a copy to the operator. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22072561

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in the kitchen.

40-06-5

Detail 22072563

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees uniforms white shirts and black pants stored on the shelf A1 sauces, Sriracha Sauce etc. in the dry storage room. Items were removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22072558

Basic - Food stored on floor. Product in the walk in freezer.

25-05-4

Detail 22072559

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Shopping bags for to go orders stored on the floor in the dry storage room.

48-01-5

Detail 22072562

No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.

Oct 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 10

22-57-6

Detail 21530458

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. The operator has the three compartment sink set up to do wash, rinse, and sanitize. Corrected On-Site

03B-15-5

Detail 21530457

High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hollandaise sauce at 113F. Hollandaise at 9:44 am (113F - Hot Holding) ; Hollandaise sauce @9:50 (167F - Reheating)Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

35A-02-6

Detail 21530451

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live fly in dish room. The fly flew in fly light. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21530460

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at. 10:00 am (76F - Cold Holding) reattempt 10:50 am 54Fcooling

29-42-4

Detail 21530452

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet in Landry room.

52-01-4

Detail 21530455

Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Dinner menu states Florida Grouper - grilled fresh Florida grouper. Most recent invoice(10/25/2022) provided from Bar Harbor states Grouper Y-edge fly- origin Guyana Wild. Admin Complaint

31B-03-4

Detail 21530459

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by drink machine. Employee put soap at hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 21530454

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two employee drinks near soda machine. Chef tossed into the trash can. Corrected On-Site

40-01-4

Detail 21530453

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed watch and pen above prep area. Employee had back pack stored on dish storage rack. Cell phone on shelf by dish machine. Employee moved items to employee storage. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21530456

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on dish lid. Chef took the dish machine and they were washed by employee. Corrected On-Site

Apr 6, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 20986841

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-06: No training available Admin Complaint

Feb 1, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 20826896

High Priority - Dented can present. See stop sale. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 20826897

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly on wall by walk in cooler. Manager eradicated Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-10-4

Detail 20826900

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed soda drain lines in hand sink at server coffee station. Chef removed Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20826899

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed severe tea and coffee stains in server coffee station. Warning

53A-02-7

Detail 20826901

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Jen Elwood, Jen Jones Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20826902

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20826898

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At server coffee station Corrected On-Site Warning

51-11-4

Detail 20826903

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dry storage Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20826895

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket on dry storage rack. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-11-4

Detail 20826894

Basic - Water leaking from underneath three compartment sink Warning

Jul 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-02-5

Detail 20327733

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed crab cakes prepared from previous date no date marking Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 20327730

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in dry storage of kitchen.

25-10-4

Detail 20327732

Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Observed at wait station area. Operator removed and placed in plastic bag. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20327731

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing sink at next to ware washing area and next to oven at cook line.