BONEFISH GRILL
225 W PIPKIN RD, Lakeland FL 33813 · 863.701.9480
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in cupboard door hinge at bar. Observed 1 live roach in booth. Observed 1 dying roach on floor by point of sale system in kitchen
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Beverage station in the expo area. The ice was removed to clean the ice bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pan on the shelf in the dishwasher area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dishwasher area.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Toasted croistini bread. Reviewed bare hand contact options with the manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. H.and washing sink in the back prep area near the back door. The paper towels was replaced.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dishwasher area. In front of the landing zone.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mahi-mahi 47F grill cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mahi-mahi 47F. Inside the grill coolers.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Beverage station back right corner. The manager assigned an employee to clean the ice bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the dishwasher
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dishwasher area. In front of the landing zone.
Open dumpster lid.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in the back prep area blocked by a case of Saran Wrap. The Saran Wrap was removed.
Light not functioning. Hood system
No copy of latest inspection report available. The kitchen manager printed a copy.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Light not functioning. Hood system.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken on cook line and dish area
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen and and bar.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flies at bar.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in cupboard door hinge at bar. Observed 1 live roach in booth. Observed 1 dying roach on floor by point of sale system in kitchen
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken on cook line and dish area
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in cupboards at bar Observed 1 dead roach inside of unused oven on cook line Observed 2 dead roaches on condenser of make line
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris on floor behind cook line equipment
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen and and bar.
Wiping cloth sink and surface sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm
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