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HYATT PLACE LAKELAND CENTER

525 W ORANGE ST, Lakeland FL 33815 · 863.413.1122

Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats128
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6307675
Grade history
MAR 24
DEC 24
APR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 % milk on buffet at 56 F
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2024029362Mar 5, 2024Jun 20, 2024$160

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs in warmer 97F, employee stated she placed in warmer 30 mins, reheated 165F
High priority/03B-15-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
Intermediate/22-02-4
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 61, milk 59 on buffet
High priority/03A-02-5
Ceiling tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several tiles missing in kitchen area. Maintenance said it was scheduled
Basic/36-17-5/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on 2-door reachin cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Open cooler Employee was, rinsed and sanitized
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents
Basic/36-34-5
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 % milk on buffet at 56 F
High priority/03A-02-5
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by kitchen door.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cookline
Basic/38-07-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink in dishroom with standing water. Employee removed debris from sink.
Basic/29-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Makayla Bergeron
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Admin Complaint
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen area
Basic/38-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food buildup bottom reachin cooler. Reachin cooler A and reachin cooler under hot plate
Basic/23-03-4
Dec 19, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Dec 19, 2023 · Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Admin Complaint
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen area
Basic/38-07-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 19, 2023 · Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen area Time Extended
Oct 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes 120F sausage 119F
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar area a glass and food container in hand washing sink in bar.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen area
Basic/38-07-4/Warning

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.