HERBY'S KITCHEN
2844 LAKELAND HIGHLAND RD, Lakeland FL 33803 · 8633381333
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 by email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm. operator is calling the dish machine company
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs stored over raw pork in reachin cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in seasoning. operator removed.
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flat top reach in cooler across from the 3 compartment sink.
Jul 30, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Products inside the large flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. diced ham (47F - Cold Holding); diced sausage (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); ham slices (47F - Cold Holding); American cheese slices (47F - Cold Holding); pepper jack cheese slices (47F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese slices (47F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside the large flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. diced ham (47F - Cold Holding); diced sausage (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); ham slices (47F - Cold Holding); American cheese slices (47F - Cold Holding); pepper jack cheese slices (47F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese slices (47F - Cold Holding) Stop Sale was issued on the products.
Jul 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Products inside the large flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. diced ham (47F - Cold Holding); diced sausage (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); ham slices (47F - Cold Holding); American cheese slices (47F - Cold Holding); pepper jack cheese slices (47F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese slices (47F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside the large flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. diced ham (47F - Cold Holding); diced sausage (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); ham slices (47F - Cold Holding); American cheese slices (47F - Cold Holding); pepper jack cheese slices (47F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese slices (47F - Cold Holding) Stop Sale was issued on the products.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on stove door handle.
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Dishwasher used a cloth to dry dishes.
Jan 31, 2025Inspection 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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Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to the beverage syrup rack in the dishwasher area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black apron on the shelf with condiments smuckers jelly across from the side by side reach in cooler entering the kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaging in preparing food making cinnamon rolls without a hair restraint.
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over pork chops inside the flat top reach in cooler across from the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen. The eggs was relocated.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pans stored in the hand washing sink in the kitchen next to the steam table. The pans was removed and taken to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For the dishwasher machine.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. White towel used to cover biscuits in a pan on the table across from the ovens. The towels were removed.
Light not functioning. Hood system
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak coming from the handle on the hand washing sink in the kitchen next to the steam table.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth stored on the employee belt. I had the employee to remove the cloth. Wet wiping cloth under green cutting board on the flat top reach in cooler. The wet wiping cloth was removed.
Mar 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Light not functioning. Hood system Wall soiled with black debris in the dishwasher area. Above the loading zone.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets. Small flat top reach in cooler.
Jan 11, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over spinach inside the stainless steel side by side refrigerator. The eggs was relocated to the bottom shelf.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Light not functioning. Hood system Wall soiled with black debris in the dishwasher area. Above the loading zone.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets. Small flat top reach in cooler.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. The manager touched a plunger with gloves on and engaged in prepping a container of white rice. I had the manager to remove the gloves and wash his hands, put on a new pair of gloves.
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 by email.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled located at the end of the prep table across from the chest style freezer.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Squirt bottle with blue liquid inside the bottle on the drain board at the 3 compartment sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Brown purse, jackets stored on the beverage syrup rack located in the dishwasher area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the chest style freezer in the kitchen.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the 3 compartment sink.
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.