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FANCY Q SUSHI & THAI

4304 US HWY 98 N, Lakeland FL 33809 · 863.608.7622

Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 14 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats46
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6308355
Grade history
DEC 24
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed following: 1 live roach in soap dispenser next to 3-compartment sink, 6 live roaches on side of reach in cooler next to walk in cooler 2 live roaches on top area of dishwasher
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2025042948Apr 30, 2025Jul 14, 2025$400
3--2024029462Apr 17, 2024Aug 20, 2024$400

Inspection history

14 visits, newest first

Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) employee primed Chlorine 100ppm)
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing trainer certificate number.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior metal shield.
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in breading on cook line stored on bottom shelf next to flip top unit. Employee removed bowl.
Basic/14-01-5
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at service station, sushi, and kitchen area's.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of condiments on floor in service station near soft drink machine, container of sauce in walk in cooler, and in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on equipment at service station, kitchen shelves, kitchen equipment and sushi area.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in flip top unit and unit in sushi area.
Basic/22-16-4
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Mar 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind equipment.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 4, 2026 · Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind equipment Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sauce in walk in cooler floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 4, 2026 · Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sauce in walk in cooler floor Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter next to soft drink station.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 4, 2026 · No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter next to soft drink station. Time Extended
Feb 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over salad in glass door reach in cooler at front counter next, employee moved raw shell eggs.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind equipment.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sauce in walk in cooler floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter next to soft drink station.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Sep 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
High priority/22-41-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 25, 2025 · Dishwasher not functioning. Dish machine not in use, facility utilizing 3-compartment sink. Discussed with manager proper maintenance for this machine to ensure proper sanitizing . Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under and behind equipment.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 25, 2025 · Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under and behind equipment. Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler and freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 25, 2025 · Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler and freezer Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gaskets in flip top unit on cook line.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 25, 2025 · Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gaskets in flip top unit on cook line. Time Extended
Sep 16, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under and behind equipment.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler and freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between flip top unit and table, employee removed knife from between equipment.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gaskets in flip top unit on cook line.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Jul 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 1, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. Expired 01/15/2025
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning/Return visit May 1, 2025 · 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. Expired 01/15/2025 Time Extended
Apr 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Establishment operating with no potable running water. Facility turned water back on all water restored to all sinks, dishwasher and bathrooms
High priority/27-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
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. Expired 01/15/2025
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Dec 2, 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 ▾
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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm), employee primed chemical to comply.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for chlorine.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.
Basic/22-20-5
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at drink station, employee removed ice scoop.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Jun 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and shrimp over vegetables in the top sec of the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. The raw product was relocated to the front.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Being used as a dump sink. Evidence of food in the hand wassink located to the right of the kitchen entrance. The food was removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Lid to the ice machine.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. A case of shrimp inside the walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Light not functioning. Under hood system
Basic/36-62-4
Standing water or very slow draining water in hand washing sink. Located to the right as you enter the kitchen.
Basic/29-20-5
Apr 18, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 17, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed following: 1 live roach in soap dispenser next to 3-compartment sink, 6 live roaches on side of reach in cooler next to walk in cooler 2 live roaches on top area of dishwasher
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on cookline, employee replenished paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on green board in use.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in kitchen under equipment.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soft drink drain rack at front counter, employee removed ice scoop.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on shelves in sushi area, sides of kitchen equipment.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door on ice machine falls off.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed on cookline between flip top unit and table, employee removed knives.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in flip top unit.
Basic/22-16-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers on floor in dry storage area.
Basic/25-05-4
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed chicken on floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation

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.