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NINETEEN61

215 E MAIN ST FLR 1, Lakeland FL 33801 · 863-688-1961

Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats154
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6308528
Grade history
DEC 24
APR 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Plantains 114F expo line. The product was discarded.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
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Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Jul 8, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning/Return visit Jul 8, 2026 · HACCP plan in listing states plans withdrawn. Discussed 60 day callback with operator. Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind kitchen equipment on cook line.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on side of unused oven in second cook line.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Jul 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 7, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line Reach in cooler; Aroz con pollo (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F); sofrito (50F); tomato cut (50F)
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line Reach in cooler; Aroz con pollo (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F); sofrito (50F); tomato cut (50F)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on soda guns in bar area. Employee cleaned soda guns.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind kitchen equipment on cook line.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on side of unused oven in second cook line.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
May 12, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Moved fryer to back kitchen
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit May 12, 2026 · Time Extended
May 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 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. 0 ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored ready to eat fish in walk-in cooler. Manager moved fish
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Placed in Dishroom
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Moved fryer to back kitchen
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink was moved.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Scoop handle in contact with rice Scoops removed.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline
High priority/10-05-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Front counter salad area
Basic/36-22-4
Food stored on floor. Case of eggs.Removed to shelf in walkin cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Container stored in ice used for drinks. Bar area. The container was removed.
High priority/08B-56-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Plantains 114F expo line. The product was discarded.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the bar area. The paper towels was replaced.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on the table at the pantry station. Drink was removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on pans on the shelf next to the back door.
Basic/24-08-4
Light not functioning. Hood system.
Basic/36-62-4
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line. Dicer
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. ROP pork in walk-in cooler, chef date mark
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Equipment in poor repair. Fry baskets with loose wires.
Basic/14-11-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Chef removed tongs
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Spray bottle on cookline.
High priority/14-15-4
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Shelled eggs on cookline
High priority/03F-02-5/Repeat Violation
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags not marked with last day served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Serviceline
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Prep area.
Basic/36-34-5
Food stored on floor. Cases of fish on floor in freezer. Employee removed fresh.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda nozzle holster in server side of bar.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of oil on cookline.
Basic/02D-01-5
Dec 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Shelled eggs no time stamped, chef marked the eggs
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach and cleaners with glass bottle drinkers. Operator moved the chemicals.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning
Clean linens stored on floor. Upstairs
Basic/21-17-4/Warning
Food stored on in walk-in floor. Operator placed on shelf
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef moved towels.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holster dirty bar area. Operator cleaned.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes stored on floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose.
Basic/21-01-4/Warning

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.