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LILWANDA DAWSON

521 W MEMORIAL BLVD, Lakeland FL 33801 · 8635892037

Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats12
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6308745
Grade history
SEP 24
FEB 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 1 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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. Email to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head.
Basic/25-01-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Basic/25-06-4
Mar 10, 2026Inspection 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 ▾
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo boxes and cups on floor.
Basic/25-05-4
Nov 4, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reachin cooler with food debris
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of cups and Togo boxes on floor in office.
Basic/25-05-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cookline
Basic/25-06-4
Feb 26, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Food stored on floor. Case of sweet potatoes on floor in stockroom.
Basic/08B-38-4
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Bathroom sink draining into bucket.
Basic/29-07-5
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food stored on floor. Bag of rice stored on floor in stockroom. manager moved to shelf
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Manager cleaned microwave
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups and lids on stockroom floor. Manager moved to shelf
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs over lettuce. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Microwave missing handle.
Intermediate/14-04-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Microwave missing handle
Intermediate/14-04-4/Return visit Oct 9, 2023 · Microwave missing handle Time Extended
Aug 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. Email to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4
Microwave missing handle
Intermediate/14-04-4
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1

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.