COLONY HOUSE POOL HOUSE
2300 N SCENIC HWY, Lake Wales FL 33853 · 863-676-5900
Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Two door upright reach in cooler Cold holding egg salad 47, beats 45, slice American cheese 48F; tuna salad 45F; boiled eggs 44F items were left in cooler from previous day.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Two door upright reach in cooler Cold holding egg salad 47, beats 45, slice American cheese 48F; tuna salad 45F; boiled eggs 44F items were left in cooler from previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door upright reach in cooler Cold holding egg salad 47, beats 45, slice American cheese 48F; tuna salad 45F; boiled eggs 44F items were left in cooler from previous day.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink quaternary exceeded 400ppm, operator remade 300ppm.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tanks.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tanks.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink. Operator removed bucket from hand washing sink.
Clean silverware,glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silverware on serving station. Operator inverted spoons.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on cook line. Operator removed tongs.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. About 1/2 inch gap under door in kitchen
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