HOOTERS
3400 US HWY 98 N, Lakeland FL 33809 · 863-859-7772
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) manager changed out chlorine container. Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
Clean food containers stored on rust pitted shelves.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind soft drink station, in service station near patio.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cup in hand sink at service station, employee removed cup.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed next to soft drink station in service station nearest patio.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed next to soft drink station in service area nearest patio.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind ice machine, and in bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris in hand sinks in both service stations.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Manager replaced batteries.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed debris interior chute, manager cleaned chute.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine door attachment in disrepair.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at service station, manager replenished soap.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk in freezer door.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in main bar area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior rear white component. Employee cleaned component.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under flip top units.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind kitchen equipment.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around 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.