CHOP SHOP
118 S KENTUCKY AVE, Lakeland FL 33801
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
FEB 24
NOV 24
APR 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/23
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $660
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025092074 | Dec 10, 2025 | Feb 9, 2026 | $300 |
| 3--2025060254 | Apr 15, 2025 | Sep 16, 2025 | $160 |
| 3--2016048655 | Sep 23, 2016 | Nov 8, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Spoke with plan review, plans are marked incomplete
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in stockroom floor, roach has been removed washed, rinsed and sanitized area.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Ice cream machine for server to use in customer area Locked Upright freezer in customer area
Dec 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine Soda machine ice chute
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on file doesn't match the restaurant layout. Cookline doesn't have easy access to hand washing sink, and several pieces of equipment add to dining room ex ice cream machine, soda machine, ice and food storage.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go items stored floor.
Jul 2, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on file doesn't match the restaurant layout. Cookline doesn't have easy access to hand washing sink, and several pieces of equipment add to dining room ex ice cream machine, soda machine, ice and food storage.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Hallway and stockroom
Apr 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees place hamburger on grill change gloves without handwashing.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
No cold running water at hand washing sink. Water has been turned off.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plans on file doesn't match the restaurant layout. Cookline doesn't have easy access to hand washing sink, and several pieces of equipment add to dining room ex ice cream machine, soda machine, ice and food storage.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cole slaw and taco meat in walking cooler
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On ovens, reaching cooler doors and microwave doors.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead under shelving on frontline. PIC removed.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Hallway and stockroom
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of flour and shortening on floor in stockroom
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in cookline
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes and cupsstored on floor in stockroom.
Stored food not covered. Onion ring in reachin freezer in dining room
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach freezer with onion ring, ice machine and ice cream machine.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No cold running water at hand washing sink.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of cut potatoes on floor of walk-in cooler. Manager moved potatoes
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Excessive buildup of grease and food debris behind the grills and fryers.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood and filters on ccokline.
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/23
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice cream nozzles Ice chute Ice machine
Food stored on floor. Bags of flour.Employee moved flour.
Dec 12, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ All manager certification expired. Abigale Starkey 6/18/2018 Amanda Salm 6/18/23
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine Bottom of ice cream nozzles
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile and vents soiled with dust and grease
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cookline side of fryers
Oct 10, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority8 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 3-compartment sink.
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.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ All manager certification expired. Abigale Starkey 6/18/2018 Amanda Salm 6/18/23
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine Bottom of ice cream nozzles
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No running water at hand washing sink on cookline. Operator turn on water to hand washing sink.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Temporary interruption - no alternative supply of water provided.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile and vents soiled with dust and grease
Food stored on floor. Bag of flour on floor in dry stroage
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cookline side of fryers
Single-service articles improperly stored. Taco plate on floor in stockroom
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.