A & B RESTAURANT
1520 S COMBEE RD, Lakeland FL 33801 · 863-665-5261
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Email to operator, operator printed and posted on wall.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2017009282 | Feb 24, 2017 | Mar 21, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Ice machine
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shelled eggs being stored over ready to eat produce. Manager moved shelled eggs on to separate shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Kitchen manager stated eggs were put out at 7am, time was 9:35. Replaced eggs and put time mark. Observed butter on server line no time mark, server time marked.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bucket of gravy uncovered and not date marked. Manager placed lid on gravy and date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food being stored in two door cooler in back of kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up around walk in freezer door frame and on the floor of walk in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table. Observed wet towel sitting on wooden cutting board in kitchen.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced ham, sliced cheese and several foods
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using plate in potatoes in walk-in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Large amount of grease buildup behind grills and fryers.
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw pork stored with raw beef in same container all packaged. manager placed each meat in different containers
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Egg wash date for 9/12 Manager discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Employee date marked eggs, explained to kitchen manager only the time. Manager time marked eggs
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. Email to operator, operator printed and posted on wall.
Stored food not covered. Tea urns Manager covered tea urns.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled spray bottle.
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Chili sauce and tomato paste
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Servers station butter 77, discussed time as public health control with operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Interior ice bin
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bread pudding
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salt
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. On top of meatloaf. Employee removed
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Chili sauce and tomato paste
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purses, cell phones
Floor / wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up behind cooks line
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cooks line
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In cut lettuce at servers station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior soda nozzles servers stations. Employee cleaned an sanitized during inspection
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
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.