DALAT TOWN
3615 FLORIDA AVE SOUTH #940, Lakeland FL 33803 · 863-333-0385
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Ice machine
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Dishmachine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by stock shelving.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen area both hand washing sinks
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using in bulk items. Operator removed containers
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink on prep table by shrimp
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing Faucet on 3-compartment sink.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. operator placed pan under ice scoop
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline
Wood non food-contact surface not properly sealed. Table on service line
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in the bar blocked by an ice chest.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Personal drink tumbler and clear plastic cup inside the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. The drinking cup and tumbler was removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink.bar area. Operator replaced the soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. The operaassigned an employee to clean the ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on the flip top reach in counter behind the front counter near the dessert display case.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees preparing food on the cook line.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Inside the gray igloo chest style coolers in the bar area. The handle was removed out of the ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and hood is soiled.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Back door. Back door was opened upon arrival.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers inside the hand washing in the sandwich area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the kitchen. The soap was replaced.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between flip top reach in coolers across from the cook line.
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Small white cutting board and knife stored in the hand washing sink behind the front counter. The items was removed to the dishwasher area to be washed m rinsed and sanitized.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand washing sink in the kitchen. The manager provided paper towels.
Unable to dispose soap provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. No batteries. The manager provided soap in a cup.
Apr 2, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. White Container inside the hand washing sink in the kitchen.
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Brown purse in the shelf with dry spices. Shelf along the wall behind the cook line.
Jan 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. White Container inside the hand washing sink in the kitchen.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Brown purse in the shelf with dry spices. Shelf along the wall behind the cook line.
Food stored on floor. A case of beef on the floor in the kitchen. The beef was removed from off the floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice spoon in water at 78F. The water was discarded.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bags of raw chicken in to go bags in reach in freezer
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No chlorine or quatenary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In walk in cooler and freezer
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.