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MARY'S BAGEL CAFE

1242 N FLORIDA AVE, Lakeland FL 33805 · 863-838-9367

Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats28
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6308719
Grade history
JAN 24
DEC 24
APR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. butter 82F
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Apr 16, 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
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eats chicken tenders in walk-in cooler. Operator moved raw eggs.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over the top of ready to eat strawberries glaze in walk-in cooler. Operator moved strawberries
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. butter 82F
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 82F. Operator stated they placed At 5:30 am and 10:30 am at 82 F Operator discarded butter. And placed new butter on grill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute
Intermediate/22-02-4
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Stored next to front counter hand washing sink, employee removed dishes.
Basic/24-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar employee labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored above ready to eggs in walk-in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink above pan liners. Manager moved drink
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black apron on a bottle of sweet chili sauce. On the bottom shelf of the prep table near the mop sink. The apron was removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 18, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black fan in kitchen area with dust buildup. Walk-in cooler fan guard with dust buildup
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tin foil pans in stockroom
Basic/25-06-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Front line
Basic/21-38-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.water spray bottle, Manager labeled spray bottle.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs stored over unwashed tomatoes. Employee moved eggs.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind the 3-compartment sink
Basic/36-24-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping towels on prep tables.
Basic/21-12-4

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.