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DON CRIOLLO BAKERY & RESTAURANT

2101 S COMBEE RD UNIT 24, Lakeland FL 33801 · 863-333-7052

Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6302396
Grade history
NOV 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found 6 live flies in kitchen not landing on any food contact surface
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $280

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2023008587Dec 8, 2022May 25, 2023$280

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Using grocery bags in reachin cooler and contact with food.
High priority/14-31-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cookline
Basic/10-20-4
Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich maketable
Basic/14-09-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs behind front counter hanging at knee length.
Basic/10-20-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline wet wiping towels on prep table.
Basic/21-12-4
Aug 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2025 · Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Time Extended
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 25, 2025 · Missing drain plug at dumpster. Time Extended
Aug 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 6 live flies in kitchen not landing on any food contact surface
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan and bucket stored in handwashing sink. Employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/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/Warning
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Grill Cleaner not labeled
Intermediate/41-21-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of water
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under front counter.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Food stored on floor. Produce on floor in front of reachin cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potato salad 58F on front counter.
High priority/03A-02-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soda in bottom hand washing sink in front area.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By soda machine.
Basic/51-11-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on 3-door reachin cooler.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under reachin coolers
Basic/36-22-4
Oct 13, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Admin Complaint
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach and water mixture. Manager labeled spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of and under the soda machine.
Basic/36-22-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed employee sitting on ice cream prep counter.
Basic/23-03-4

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.