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
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 6 live flies in kitchen not landing on any food contact surface
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $280
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023008587 | Dec 8, 2022 | May 25, 2023 | $280 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Using grocery bags in reachin cooler and contact with food.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cookline
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich maketable
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs behind front counter hanging at knee length.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline wet wiping towels on prep table.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects found 6 live flies in kitchen not landing on any food contact surface
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan and bucket stored in handwashing sink. Employee removed.
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.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Grill Cleaner not labeled
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of water
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under front counter.
Food stored on floor. Produce on floor in front of reachin cooler.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potato salad 58F on front counter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soda in bottom hand washing sink in front area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By soda machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on 3-door reachin cooler.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under reachin coolers
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach and water mixture. Manager labeled spray bottle.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of and under the soda machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed employee sitting on ice cream prep counter.
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.