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JONES FOODS LLC

3509 US HWY 98 N, Lakeland FL 33809 · 8134472720

Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats99
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6307494
Grade history
JUN 24
NOV 24
APR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food residue observed in hand sink at drive through. Operator cleaned sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At front counter hand sink. Operator replaced batteries.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at front counter.
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Food stored on floor.observed 2 boxes of fries on floor in walk in freezer, fries were placed on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed behind steam kettle.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris under hand sink at front counter.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Nov 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in hand sink in food preparation area.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed along wall near rear exit door.
Basic/36-03-4
Food stored on floor. Observed burger buns, manager placed on higher rack to comply.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in flip top unit on cook line.
Basic/22-16-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager hung mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Single-service articles improperly stored. Portion lids on floor in stockroom
Basic/25-05-4
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
Basic/16-21-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed under make station.
Basic/22-16-4
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed in upon entrance from walk in cooler door to freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in flip top unit.
Basic/22-16-4

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.