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716 BURGERS & BREW

2905 DUFF RD, Lakeland FL 33810 · 863-712-0534

Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6308078
Grade history
JAN 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2025
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2026
High priority/50-17-3
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top of unit. Employee cleaned exterior of unit.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on bottom shelf, employee cleaned interior of unit.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2025
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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. Observed for Desirae B., and Lane R.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind small beer tap in bar area, employee cleaned floor.
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2025
High priority/50-17-3
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener blade, operator cleaned can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in bar area, employee cleaned floor.
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in 3-door unit, operator cleaned unit.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/0/2024
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipment. Operator cleaned floors.
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to reach in freezer. Employee replenished soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.observed on top area.employee cleaned exterior of unit.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in bar area. Employee cleaned floor.
Basic/36-73-4
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in bar area, Operator cleaned floor.
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled water on floor near soft drink machine, operator removed water from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed next to ice machine.
Basic/36-24-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gaskets on flip top unit, employee cleaned gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.