GRRIFFINS RESTAURANT DINING SPORTS BAR-BANQUET
2925 HWY 60 E, Lake Wales FL 33898 · 863-676-2422
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 13 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 1 dead roach on sticky trap behind oven left side Operator dispose trap and washed hands afterwards.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
8 cases · $2,780
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025086699 | Nov 17, 2025 | Feb 23, 2026 | $200 |
| 3--2023057397 | Aug 15, 2023 | Mar 20, 2024 | $400 |
| 3--2023032859 | May 24, 2023 | Oct 2, 2023 | — |
| 3--2023035893 | Jun 14, 2023 | Sep 18, 2023 | — |
| 3--2023019161 | Mar 23, 2023 | May 11, 2023 | $1,100 |
| 3--2023005898 | Jan 18, 2023 | Mar 8, 2023 | $400 |
| 3--2019007729 | Jan 22, 2019 | Mar 21, 2019 | $400 |
| 3--2015045073 | Sep 24, 2015 | Nov 3, 2015 | $280 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By the two walk in coolers
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Lunch box on top of the tilt skillet, employee removed items to the office.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gaskets on walk in freezer door
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Light not functioning. By the two walk in coolers in storage
Nov 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Office in the kitchen and down hallway
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gasket on walk in freezer door
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under prep sink
Nov 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm Three compartment sink set up 150 ppm
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings down hallway away from the kitchen going into the banquet ball rooms across from the back exit doors. Front counter at by bar entrance 4 rodent droppings on floor in corner next to the bar entrance. Employee vacuumed droppings then sanitized the area within sanitizing solution.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Across from the three compartment sink behind ice machine dead moth and lizard on sticky tape controlled device. Employee disposed of sticky tape trap controlled device.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Office in the kitchen and down hallway
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gasket on walk in freezer door
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under prep sink
Apr 14, 2025□ 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen office
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gaskets on freezer door.
Feb 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM- Mr. Richard
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen office
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gaskets on freezer door.
Dec 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. in banquet storage
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gaskets on freezer
Light not functioning. One in dry storage room and one on the cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of oven on the cook line
Dec 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat salad dressing in reach in cooler located across from kitchen entrance. Employee removed eggs to the lower shelf.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping by dish machine walk way area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. in banquet storage
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Serving Spoons on dish storage area. Employee inverted items.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach by the exit door down the hallway. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gaskets on freezer
Light not functioning. One in dry storage room and one on the cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of oven on the cook line
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in the back empty shelving area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gaskets on walk-in freezer door.
Pizza Hut sitting in reach in cooler on top of butter packets near cook line. Operator removed pizza.
Feb 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gaskets on freezer door.
Feb 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings behind the oven right side from entrance into the kitchen. Operator sanitized area with broom then sanitizer.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 1 dead roach on sticky trap behind oven left side Operator dispose trap and washed hands afterwards.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in employee bathroom. Operator cleaned and sanitized area with broom then sanitizer.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gaskets on freezer door.
Oct 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gaskets on freezer door.
Aug 16, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Banquet hall
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gaskets on freezer door.
Aug 15, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 3 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 priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2- rodent droppings under three compartment sink 2-rodent droppings under dish machine 2 -rodent droppings in back banquet area 3 rodent droppings under storage dish wrack 11 rodent droppings in empty placement shelves 1 - rodent droppings in dry storage Employee cleaned and sanitized areas as inspector informed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Banquet hall
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gaskets on freezer door.
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.