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CURRY LEAVES LAKELAND

3260 US HWY 98 N, Lakeland FL 33805

Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats70
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6303044
Grade history
JUL 24
FEB 25
NOV 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections trending down, 16 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature 85F
High priority/10-05-5
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $250

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2021029799Jun 8, 2021Jul 19, 2021$250

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jun 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline
High priority/10-05-5/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Swaroop unnikrishamn
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sauces in walk-in cooler
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Several bucket of food on floor of walk-in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Jan 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Curry leaves stored in trash bag in walk-in cooler
High priority/14-31-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 7, 2026 · Time Extended
Nov 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Curry leaves stored in trash bag in walk-in cooler
High priority/14-31-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sinks leaks in prep area and bar area. employees replaced paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bags of rice stored on floor in stock room. Employee moved to shelf.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All microwaves Employee cleaned
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Catering pans. Employee inverted pans
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Apr 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature 85F
High priority/10-05-5
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Curry leaves and stems stored in trash bag in walk-in cooler.
High priority/14-31-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Walk-in cooler all prepare foods
High priority/02C-01-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk-in freezer
Basic/08B-47-4
Aug 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Aug 23, 2024 · File with plan review. Time Extended
Jul 2, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning

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.