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LINKS OF SANDPIPER

6001 SANDPIPERS DR, Lakeland FL 33809 · 8638595461

Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats210
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6303252
Grade history
NOV 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 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. Emailed operator form.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to food on cook line operator moved sanitizer.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on pizza oven door.
Basic/23-24-4
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top of unit.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in flip top unit on cook line.
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door in kitchen.
Basic/35B-01-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed in hamper.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 8, 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 ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Observed on green cutting board.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.
Basic/16-21-4
Mar 17, 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 ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
Basic/16-21-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on green board on cook line.
Basic/14-09-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed near 3-compartment sink.
Basic/36-24-5
Nov 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
Basic/16-21-4/Return visit Nov 15, 2024 · Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area. Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in bar area.
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Nov 15, 2024 · Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in bar area. Time Extended
Nov 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
Basic/16-21-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in bar area.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles on floor in walk-in cooler, employee removed bucket from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 9, 2024Warning 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
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind ice machine. A pallet jack was used to move ice machine and floor was cleaned.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of red onions in walk in cooler on floor, employee placed on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 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. Emailed operator form.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at side exit door in kitchen.
Basic/35B-01-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in microwave on cookline, employee cleaned interior of microwave.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in 3-door reach in freezer.
Basic/22-16-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed cup lids in bar area, manager inverted to comply.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site

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.