BD'S MONGOLIAN GRILL
1474 TOWN CENTER DR, Lakeland FL 33803
Last inspected Jan 3, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
AUG 23
DEC 23
SEP 24
JAN 25
▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 14 live flies on wooden sneeze guard leg on protein buffet. 7 live flies on sign at bar. 10 on sodagun at bar.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener holder on the table near the dipper well in the secondary kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with gold colored liquid inside the bottle on the shelf across from the ice machine the ice machine. The manager discarded the spray bottle.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the service area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cutting vegetables on the prep table across from the dry storage area.
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Light not functioning. Under the hood system in the kitchen. Dishwasher area. Wall soiled in the kitchen area behind cooking equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled on all reach in coolers and freezers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers on the shelf in the dry storage area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water in the third compartment to the right in the 3 compartment sink. The chicken was removed and placed inside the walk in cooler.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kimchi 46F Bean sprouts 47F At the buffet.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food in the back kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dry storage/dishwasher are.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops for rice in the Mongolian grill station in water at 36F. The water was discarded.
Light not functioning. Hood system in the back kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can opener holder on the table next to the hand washing sink in the back kitchen. Gasket is soiled on the single door reach in freezer in the back kitchen.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open can of green edition Red Bull on the shelf next to a plastic container of mayonnaise inside the walk in cooler. The beverage was discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packages of broccoli florets and noodles thawing in standing water in the 3 compartment sink. The product was removed from the standing water.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back kitchen next to the fryers.
Feb 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer in kitchen broken secured with blue tape.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on single door reach in freezer on the back cook line is soiled. Exterior of the rice cookers heavily soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clear plastic containers in the dry storage area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen behind/above the flat grill. Cove molding throughout the kitchen.
Dec 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Matthew Mclaughlin 2-26-2018 ServSafe
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hibachi station.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line with no hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer in kitchen broken secured with blue tape.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cracked plastic storage containers.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops, wire whisk in water at 81F on table next to the rice cookers in the back kitchen. The water was discarded.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on single door reach in freezer on the back cook line is soiled. Exterior of the rice cookers heavily soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clear plastic containers in the dry storage area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bags of steak thawing in standing water in the 3 compartment sink. The manager turned on running water.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen behind/above the flat grill. Cove molding throughout the kitchen.
Aug 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.throughout kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer in kitchen cracked
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed exposed and cracked concrete throughout kitchen
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Rice bin lids broken in kitchen
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Aug 21, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 14 live flies on wooden sneeze guard leg on protein buffet. 7 live flies on sign at bar. 10 on sodagun at bar.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.throughout kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer in kitchen cracked
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed exposed and cracked concrete throughout kitchen
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Rice bin lids broken in kitchen
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Aug 18, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 14 live flies on wooden sneeze guard leg on protein buffet. 7 live flies on sign at bar. 10 on sodagun at bar.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.throughout kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer in kitchen cracked
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed exposed and cracked concrete throughout kitchen
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Rice bin lids broken in kitchen
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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.