CHARLIES FAMILY RESTAURANT BY DEE LLC
2614 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD #8, Lakeland FL 33805 · 863.683.2999
Last inspected May 8, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand soap in hand washing sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple liquid in spray bottle by mop sink
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: rehydrated hash browns (52F - Cold Holding), Discussed using Time As A Public Health Control for hash browns, or keeping on ice.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Some food handler card expired for at least three team members
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed car keys on cook line shelf.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in reach in cooler by prepped tomatoes and hard boiled eggs. Discussed proper segregation of personal items in reach in coolers.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water on hand washing sink
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Cookline
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Cookline
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee washing gloves, not charged gloves.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Frontline
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cookline
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Light above ice 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.