LINKS OF SANDPIPER
6001 SANDPIPERS DR, Lakeland FL 33809 · 8638595461
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Emailed operator form.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to food on cook line operator moved sanitizer.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on pizza oven door.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top of unit.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in flip top unit on cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed in hamper.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Observed on green cutting board.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on green board on cook line.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed near 3-compartment sink.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in bar area.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed for Ronald Ficuciello expired 05/19/24
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in bar area.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles on floor in walk-in cooler, employee removed bucket from floor.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind ice machine. A pallet jack was used to move ice machine and floor was cleaned.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of red onions in walk in cooler on floor, employee placed on shelf.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Emailed operator form.
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 operator form.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at side exit door in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in microwave on cookline, employee cleaned interior of microwave.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in 3-door reach in freezer.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed cup lids in bar area, manager inverted to comply.
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.