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CHEF T'S GARDEN GRILL INC

1525 E GARY RD, Lakeland FL 33801 · 863-687-4386

Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats47
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6307761
Grade history
OCT 23
MAR 24
APR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Kitchen area
Basic/21-04-4
Nov 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
Intermediate/22-02-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Utensils on food line.
Basic/24-18-4
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid. Operator labeled windex
Intermediate/41-17-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Burn marks on cutting board on marketable.
Basic/14-09-4
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4

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.