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DAISY GARDEN RESTAURANT

114 N TENNESSEE AVE STE 101, Lakeland FL 33801 · 813-696-1072

Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats100
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6308473
Grade history
DEC 23
MAR 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/01/24
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by mop buckets and dish cart in dishroom. Operator moved items
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator and posted
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand washing sink in sushi area, employee turn on the hot water
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
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Food stored on floor. Walking freezer has several full cases on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
The state's own report →
Jul 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Food stored on floor. Bulk seasoning
Basic/08B-38-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sushi area
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on 2-door reachin cooler
Basic/23-03-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet towels on cutting board. Chef removed towels.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 19, 2024Inspection 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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dishroom
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep table
Basic/21-12-4
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/01/24
High priority/50-17-3
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle holder in bar area. Cleaned
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dishroom. chef replaced paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline
Basic/21-12-4
Dec 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee clean shaker in hand washing sink. Chef corrected employee.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at this in dish area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Kitchen
Basic/14-09-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Serviceline in BOH
Basic/10-08-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dishroom
Basic/31B-04-4

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.