FOOD+BEER
3615 S FLORIDA AVE STE 1350, Lakeland FL 33803 · 9419619306
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee washed hands with no soap. At the 2 compartment sink. The manager had the employee to wash his hands using soap at a designated hand washing sink.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rinsed his hands at the 2 compartment sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles with liquid inside purple liquid in one and clear liquid in one located in the bar area. The bottles was labeled.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on the right door on the 1st flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line.
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Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine. February 1, 2026 was posted. The current license was posted. February 1,2027.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Jan 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top and sides of the dishwasher is soiled with debris.
Equipment in poor repair. Handle on the 2nd microwave is broken above the expo line.
Nov 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top and sides of the dishwasher is soiled with debris.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1,2024. The manager printed the current license February 1,2026
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Several employees drinking while prepping food.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black backpack on the rack with beverage syrup. The backpack was removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Handle on the 2nd microwave is broken above the expo line.
Light not functioning. Hood system above the flat grill.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting boards throughout the kitchen. Towels was removed.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used water from the hand washing sink used to fill a spray bottle to use on the cook line.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher is soiled. Kitchen manager cleaned the top of the dishwasher.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cup with residue of a dark colored beverage and ice on the expo line. The manager discarded the beverage.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On the shelf above the expo line above the flip top reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all reach in cooler doors.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dry storage room.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on the cutting on the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. The cloth was placed in a bucket of sanitizer solution.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on both flip top reach in coolers across from the cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 2 compartment sink.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. A case of Idaho potatoes stored under the hand washing at the end of the line where the 2 compartment sink. The potatoes was relocated.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Red sanitizer bucket on the floor in the kitchen. Bucket was doubled.
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.