ALFRED'S FAMILY CATERING
1037 E MAIN ST, Lakeland FL 33801 · 863-232-8269
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Prepared ground beef in upright cooler next to triple sink date marked 5/30, rancid smell and grey color.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
Recorded at 400 GRAN BAHAMA BLVD, Davenport — this licence has since moved.
4 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Operating with out a license. Pending licensing but does not meet plan review proviso's requirements.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. At pizza station, pizza sauce, and mozzarella cheese containers have mold like substances growing on sides. Upright cooler next to ice machine, block of pepper jack cheese, mold like substances growing. Case of tomatoes with mold like substance growing on them in walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Prepared ground beef in upright cooler next to triple sink date marked 5/30, rancid smell and grey color.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Prepared ground beef in upright cooler next to triple sink date marked 5/30, rancid smell and grey color.
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Unable to issue license due to proviso not met: Per proviso Log No. HQ-26-5220 1)All floors, walls, cove base, and ceilings in all food preparation, food storage, and ware washing areas must be smooth, non-porous, durable, and easily cleanable. kitchen ceiling tiles are acoustic and outdoor bar ceiling finish is sealed wood beams. 2)No food preparation or food handling may occur in the bar area due to nature of the ceilings in this area. Bar area does not fully close and not protected from environmental contamination. Food preparation in bar area. No ware washing in open air.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese in make table not date marked, see stop sale for mold like substances.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, outside by beer cooler.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. kitchen ceiling tiles are acoustic and outdoor bar ceiling finish is sealed wood beams. Outdoor Bar employees are scooping ice, making mixed cocktails, and cutting produce. Per proviso Log No. HQ-26-5220 2)No food preparation or food handling may occur in the bar area due to nature of the ceilings in this area. If contamination from the ceiling is observed, or the ceiling is not properly sewer lines must be shielded to intercept potential drips. Foam insulation must be sealed rendering it cleanable, non-durable HVAC insulation, raw wood and fabric materials are not permitted. If contamination from the ceiling is observed, or the ceiling is not properly cleaned the installation of a flat, smooth, and easily cleanable ceiling above the bar will be required. 2) All floors, walls, cove base, and ceilings in all food preparation, food storage, and ware washing areas must be smooth, non-porous, durable, and easily cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, under and between equipment, old food debris is present.
Food stored on floor. Cases of water stored in storage room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of reach in cooler adjacent from fryers soiled with old food debris and mold like substances. Gaskets on upright cooler next to ice machine soiled with mold like substance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed 1/3 pan with old food label on clean storage rack.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes stored on floor. Napkins on floor in storage room, and cups on floor in storage room.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in salad dressing station.
Unnecessary unused equipment on the premises. Observed pans, plates utensils, and equipment not being used by the establishment.
Jan 30, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
Recorded at 400 GRAN BAHAMA BLVD., Davenport — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Main bar Bar was remodeled bar has three compartment sink two ice bins with soda stations three potential hand sinks operator is unsure if one is a dump sink. Also is bar area is open as it is adjacent to pool. Outside bar is open air with only roll down screens. Doing full service bar, scooping ice, preparing mixed drinks. Indoor service station and indoor bar has same approved layout from 2003. Indoor kitchen employee restroom was converted into liquor storage room. Additional white chest freezer added on cook line Eight burner gas range was replaced four Decker pizza oven and six burner gas range installed on right hand side Additional prep table added to left side of pizza oven on left side of hood system. Area two left side of ice machine two door reaching cooler was replaced with a fliptop make line unit to right side of hand sink
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on cooks line ceiling tiles,
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on make table on cooks line Cutting board cooks line cut marks
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer. Bottled waters, clean cooking oil on floor in dry storage. Last delivery 1/16/26
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table next to ice machine. Employee cleaned water out
Jan 21, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 400 GRAN BAHAMA BLVD., Davenport — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine several times and primed 0ppm Employee set up three compartment sink chlorine 150ppm
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Main bar Bar was remodeled bar has three compartment sink two ice bins with soda stations three potential hand sinks operator is unsure if one is a dump sink. Also is bar area is open as it is adjacent to pool. Outside bar is open air with only roll down screens. Doing full service bar, scooping ice, preparing mixed drinks. Indoor service station and indoor bar has same approved layout from 2003. Indoor kitchen employee restroom was converted into liquor storage room. Additional white chest freezer added on cook line Eight burner gas range was replaced four Decker pizza oven and six burner gas range installed on right hand side Additional prep table added to left side of pizza oven on left side of hood system. Area two left side of ice machine two door reaching cooler was replaced with a fliptop make line unit to right side of hand sink
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on cooks line ceiling tiles,
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on make table on cooks line Cutting board cooks line cut marks
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer. Bottled waters, clean cooking oil on floor in dry storage. Last delivery 1/16/26
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upright cooler next to ice machine gaskets soiled
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items in dry storage stored on floor
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table next to ice machine. Employee cleaned water out
Jan 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
Recorded at 400 GRAN BAHAMA BLVD., Davenport — this licence has since moved.
4 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine several times and primed 0ppm Employee set up three compartment sink chlorine 150ppm
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Three compartment sink floor drain backing up and flowing into another drain. Employee states it has been like this for two days. Three compartment sink area blocked off, floors cleaned and sanitized, and all ware washing is being completed in dish machine. All other draining are properly draining. Maintenance on site and snaked drain. Drain properly draining.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler Coleslaw 60, sliced provolone 56, raw burgers 55, sliced American cheese 53, sour cream 61,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Coleslaw 60, sliced provolone 56, raw burgers 55, sliced American cheese 53, sour cream 61
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upright cooler next to ice machine interior soiled with food debris Cutting board cooks line Interior reach in cooler soiled across from fryers
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Main bar Bar was remodeled bar has three compartment sink two ice bins with soda stations three potential hand sinks operator is unsure if one is a dump sink. Also is bar area is open as it is adjacent to pool. Outside bar is open air with only roll down screens. Doing full service bar, scooping ice, preparing mixed drinks. Indoor service station and indoor bar has same approved layout from 2003. Indoor kitchen employee restroom was converted into liquor storage room. Additional white chest freezer added on cook line Eight burner gas range was replaced four Decker pizza oven and six burner gas range installed on right hand side Additional prep table added to left side of pizza oven on left side of hood system. Area two left side of ice machine two door reaching cooler was replaced with a fliptop make line unit to right side of hand sink
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on cooks line ceiling tiles,
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor in liquor storage. Advised manager to discard
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on make table on cooks line Cutting board cooks line cut marks
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipment on cooks line
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer. Bottled waters, clean cooking oil on floor in dry storage. Last delivery 1/16/26
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upright cooler next to ice machine gaskets soiled
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items in dry storage stored on floor
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table next to ice machine. Employee cleaned water out
Jan 20, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
Recorded at 400 GRAN BAHAMA BLVD., Davenport — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Previously group plans were back from 2003. Main bar Bar was remodeled bar has three compartment sink two ice bins with soda stations three potential hand sinks operator is unsure if one is a dump sink. Also is bar area is open as it is adjacent to pool. Indoor service station and indoor bar has same approved layout from 2003. Indoor kitchen employee restroom was converted into liquor storage room. Additional white chest freezer added on cook line Eight burner gas range was replaced four Decker pizza oven and six burner gas range installed on right hand side Additional prep table added to left side of pizza oven on left side of hood system. Area two left side of ice machine two door reaching cooler was replaced with a fliptop make line unit to right side of hand sink No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Container of marinara stored on floor in walk-in cooler
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
Recorded at 400 GRAN BAHAMA BLVD., Davenport — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar
Previously group plans were back from 2003. Main bar Bar was remodeled bar has three compartment sink two ice bins with soda stations three potential hand sinks operator is unsure if one is a dump sink. Also is bar area is open as it is adjacent to pool. Indoor service station and indoor bar has same approved layout from 2003. Indoor kitchen employee restroom was converted into liquor storage room. Additional white chest freezer added on cook line Eight burner gas range was replaced four Decker pizza oven and six burner gas range installed on right hand side Additional prep table added to left side of pizza oven on left side of hood system. Area two left side of ice machine two door reaching cooler was replaced with a fliptop make line unit to right side of hand sink No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Burgers on menu cooked to order. Printed and posted advisory. Discussed with manager about adding it to menu as well for customers that are not dining indoors
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of marinara in walk in cooler made Friday.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Container of marinara stored on floor in walk-in cooler
Interior of microwave on cook line has accumulation of food debris. Manager cleaned
Jul 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 400 GRAN BAHAMA BLVD., Davenport — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
Recorded at 400 GRAN BAHAMA BLVD., Davenport — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Food stored on floor. Box of oil on the floor in dry storage. Operator placed oil on shelf.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service containers facing up in prep area and dry storage. Operator turned all containers face down.
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 400 GRAN BAHAMA BLVD., Davenport — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Oil on the floor in dry storage. Operator put boxes on shelf.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door. Operator removed tongs.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 400 GRAN BAHAMA BLVD., Davenport — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on can opener blade and slicer. Employee placed can opener blade in dish area for cleaning.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for chlorine at dish machine.
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.