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DECKSIDE POOL CAFE

1600 GRASSLANDS BLVD, Lakeland FL 33803 · 863-680-1600

Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 4 visits since June 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats80
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6304374
Grade history
JUN 24
MAY 25
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese slices 46F Diced ham 45F The product was put on ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jun 2, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside the reach in drawers on the cook line. chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger patties (47F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (47F - Cold Holding) The product was put on ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Jun 2, 2026 · Hot dogs 46F Cooked chicken breasts 44F Pull out drawers under the flat grill and fryers. Time Extended
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Jun 2, 2026 · No proof of certified food managers certification. Time Extended
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/Return visit Jun 2, 2026 · No proof of employee training. Time Extended
May 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside the reach in drawers on the cook line. chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding); hamburger patties (47F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (47F - Cold Holding) The product was put on ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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
May 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese slices 46F Diced ham 45F The product was put on ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Blue interior panel on the sides has black-mold like substance on it.
Basic/22-20-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler.
Basic/05-09-4
Jun 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to the beverage rack.
Basic/51-11-4

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.