MARKET CAFE
20 N MARKET ST, Lake Wales FL 33853 · 863.326.0626
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025070984 | Sep 10, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2023039990 | May 2, 2023 | Oct 12, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door Gaskets on reach in cooler
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Operator cleaned microwave with sanitizing solution.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Across from three compartment sink
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator dumped ice hand washing sink. Operator cleaned sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Operator removed box from floor.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
One of of the Cold holding equipment not maintained in proper temperature. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Temperature 50 degrees.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. On back dock. Employee secured tank.
Equipment reach in cooler not in use on back dock areas.
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.