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
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/01/24
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by mop buckets and dish cart in dishroom. Operator moved items
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
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
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Food stored on floor. Walking freezer has several full cases on floor.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
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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/
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.
Food stored on floor. Bulk seasoning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sushi area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on 2-door reachin cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet towels on cutting board. Chef removed towels.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dishroom
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep table
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/01/24
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle holder in bar area. Cleaned
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dishroom. chef replaced paper towels.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee clean shaker in hand washing sink. Chef corrected employee.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at this in dish area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Kitchen
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Serviceline in BOH
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dishroom
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.