BRITT'S CAFE
3662 HARDEN BLVD, Lakeland FL 33803 · 2057391293
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs 77F.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs then touched ready to eat vegetables from another station with no glove change or handwash.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Diced ham 44.1 F Sausage links 45F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced ham 44.F Sausage links 45F Inside the flip top reach in cooler on the cook line from the previous day.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A can of chili bean sauce stored with cleaning supplies CLR,,GLASS CLEANSER on the bottom shelf of the rack next to the ice machine. The chili sauce was removed.
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Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Blueberries not washed before using. We had the manager to wash the blueberries.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloths on employees clothes.
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee took a drink from a beverage, cracked several eggs, changed gloves, put on a new pair of gloves without washing her hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats 47F. Outside patio.
Employee beverage container on a food storage area. A beverage was stored on a shelf under the expo window next to a container of Tones Cajun Seasoning. The beverage was discarded.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the side by side reach in cooler.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Heather Beeman.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tray of lemons inside the hand washing sink on the front counter. The lemons was removed and taken to the 3 compartment sink to be properly washed.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided a copy to the operator to the email provided and the manager printed and posted the consumer advisory.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Margaret Desmidt 08-31-2021.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Men's bathroom door left open. The door was closed. Doors are not self closing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flip top reach in cooler doors is soiled with black buildup.
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs 77F.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Motorcycle helmet and black leather jacket on a loaf of bread on the shelf next to the ice machine. The jacket was removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on the large flip top reach in cooler next to the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the flip top reach in cooler.
Jan 17, 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
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the stainless steel upright reach in cooler on the front counter.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Silverware on the front counter.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 500 ppm. The solution was replaced. 300 ppm
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door to the men's room.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Drinks stored on top of the flat top reach in cooler next to the hand washing sink. The drinks were removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purses stored on cases of Splenda under the front counter across from the hand washing sink.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of the upright white freezer in the dishwasher area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the upright side by side reach in cooler.
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.