HAMPTON INN & SUITES
22900 SR 27, Lake Wales FL 33859 · 863-734-3000
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023
4 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter tab 50F, yogurt cups,50F, and cream cheese 50F at 9:00 am. Operator removed everything out of that reach in cooler and placed in another cooler.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Victoria Switzer certification expired on 5/3/26 Patricia Barlean is the manager in charge no proof of manager. Manager on duty does not have proof of certification
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. Rufina Jaramillo expired 8/22/25 Janis Greene-Walter valid expires-8/2/28
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter tab 50F, yogurt cups,50F, and cream cheese 50F at 9:00 am. Operator removed everything out of that reach in cooler and placed in another cooler.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Ms. Jennifer
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice shield in ice machine Operator cleaned and sanitized area
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 50F
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Disposal of coffee in hand washing sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under three compartment sink. Water is being contained with bucket.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Inspector tested with their chemical test kit.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned inside panel: washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
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