LOW AND SLOW SMOKEHOUSE
1853 E MEMORIAL BLVD STE 105, Lakeland FL 33801
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
5 inspections trending up, 22 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lettuce mix (56F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (56F - Cold Holding) salad bar
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023004512 | Jan 17, 2023 | Feb 3, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun in bar area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cookline block by large waste can
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Squeeze bottle in dishroom
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 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. 0 ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine Can opener
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Side kitchen area
Stored food not covered. Bacon bits and croutons on salad bar not covered. Operator discarded products.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Being used as dump sink, with ice in bottom of hand washing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Outside Bar area
No soap provided at handwash sink. Outside bar area.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Kidney bean
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lettuce mix (56F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (56F - Cold Holding) salad bar
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried pork chop on buffet 89F. Manager discarded
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer Ice machine
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Back prep area
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. bar Discarded
Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Salad bar plates not inverted or covered
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Towels on prep counter. manager removed towels.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm. Operator prime machine retest 50 ppm
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. operator discarded.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Left side splitter on mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Mixer head
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling replaced.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reachin freezer in meat room with exposed insulation and wire
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.