GEICO DIRECT
3535 WEST PIPKIN ROAD, Lakeland FL 33811
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1, 2026.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of Ambrosia fruit cocktail. On the shelf in the dry storage area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1, 2026.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced sausage 46F Shredded mixed cheese 45F The product was moved to the walk-in cooler.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
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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. Provided a copy to the email provided.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area is blocked by a black utility cart.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Stephen Marshall 3-11-2020 ServSafe..
Food stored on floor. A case of SwissMiss Hot chocolate. Dry storage area.. The product was removed from off the floor.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelf inside the side by side reach in cooler on the cook line next to the flip top reach in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. A case of 12 oz paper cups. Dry storage. Cups was removed from off the floor.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of foam hinged lid containers. Dry storage area. Product was removed from off the floor.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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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.
Ceiling tile missing. Dry storage closet where Swiss Miss and Cappuccino is stored.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cooked round eggs on the shelf to the right inside the walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the flip top reach in cooler next to the flat grill. Can opener at the end of the prep table across from the walk in cooler. The can opener was washed, rinsed and sanitized. Corrected onsite.
Food stored on floor. Cases of bread on the floor inside the walk in freezer.
Light not functioning. Hood system.
Met inspection standards. 2 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 blade soiled on the prep table across from the walk in cooler. The can opener was removed to the dishwasher to be washed, rinsed nd sanitized.
Light not functioning. Dry storage area.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Light not functioning. Food Dry storage area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on the side by side reach in cooler across from the ice machines.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans on the shelf across from the walk in freezer.
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.