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BONEFISH GRILL

225 W PIPKIN RD, Lakeland FL 33813 · 863.701.9480

Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats213
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6307456
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pan on the shelf in the dishwasher area.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dishwasher area.
Basic/36-17-5
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
High priority/09-01-4
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.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dishwasher area. In front of the landing zone.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mahi-mahi 47F grill cook line.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mahi-mahi 47F. Inside the grill coolers.
High priority/03A-02-5
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.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the dishwasher
Basic/24-08-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dishwasher area. In front of the landing zone.
Basic/36-17-5
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Jan 28, 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 ▾
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.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. Hood system
Basic/36-62-4/Repeat Violation
No copy of latest inspection report available. The kitchen manager printed a copy.
Basic/51-18-6/Corrected On-Site
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Light not functioning. Hood system.
Basic/36-62-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area.
Basic/24-08-4
Aug 10, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken on cook line and dish area
Basic/36-03-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 10, 2023 · Time Extended
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen and and bar.
Basic/36-11-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 10, 2023 · Time Extended
Aug 8, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flies at bar.
High priority/35A-02-6/Admin Complaint
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
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken on cook line and dish area
Basic/36-03-4/Warning
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
Basic/35A-03-4/Admin Complaint
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris on floor behind cook line equipment
Basic/36-01-4/Warning
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen and and bar.
Basic/36-11-4/Warning
Wiping cloth sink and surface sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Warning

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.