Lakeland, Polk County

GEICO DIRECT

3535 WEST PIPKIN ROAD, Lakeland, FL 33811

FoodSeating

Latest violations

3 High Priority

Mar 5, 2026

City

Lakeland

County

Polk

Status

Current / Active

Inspections

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.

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Total: 3

01B-01-4

Detail 24417261

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of Ambrosia fruit cocktail. On the shelf in the dry storage area.

50-17-3

Detail 24417263

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1, 2026.

03A-02-5

Detail 24417262

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced sausage 46F Shredded mixed cheese 45F The product was moved to the walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 24241710

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 email provided. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24241712

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area is blocked by a black utility cart. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 24241711

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Stephen Marshall 3-11-2020 ServSafe.. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24241708

Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of SwissMiss Hot chocolate . Dry storage area.. The product was removed from off the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-33-4

Detail 24241713

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelf inside the side by side reach in cooler on the cook line next to the flip top reach in cooler. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 24241709

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. A case of 12 oz paper cups. Dry storage. Cups was removed from off the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

May 8, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 6, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 23611354

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

36-36-4

Detail 23611353

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dry storage closet where Swiss Miss and Cappuccino is stored. Warning

May 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

25-05-4

Detail 23759234

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of foam hinged lid containers. Dry storage area. Product was removed from off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-07-4

Detail 23478696

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cooked round eggs on the shelf to the right inside the walk in cooler.

22-02-4

Detail 23478695

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the flip top reach in cooler next to the flat grill . Can opener at the end of the prep table across from the walk in cooler. The can opener was washed, rinsed and sanitized. Corrected onsite. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23478698

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of bread on the floor inside the walk in freezer.

36-62-4

Detail 23478697

Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system. Repeat Violation

Apr 10, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 22790564

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled on the prep table across from the walk in cooler. The can opener was removed to the dishwasher to be washed, rinsed nd sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

36-62-4

Detail 22790563

Basic - Light not functioning. Dry storage area.