PA' LOS CHINOS LAKELAND LLC
2918 S FLORIDA AVE, Lakeland FL 33803 · 4075699835
Last inspected Jun 19, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Bags of rice didn't cool to 41F within 6 hours.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022018622 | Apr 11, 2022 | Jul 7, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked rice is bagged and stacked on top of each other. Inside the walk in cooler.
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. No proof of any employee training.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Black mold-like substance on the interior ice chute on the ice machine.
Jan 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 4, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand washing sink removed in the beverage station and front counter.
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/. Observed front counter area moved to area in the ng room off from the entrance to the kitchen and ice machine. The original service station had a hand washing sink according to the plans available on onbase.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Removed.
Open dumpster lid.
Nov 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand washing sink removed in the beverage station and front counter.
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/. Observed front counter area moved to area in the ng room off from the entrance to the kitchen and ice machine. The original service station had a hand washing sink according to the plans available on onbase.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Removed.
Open dumpster lid.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the ice machine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand was sink next to the ice machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice chute in the interior of the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Area above the rice cooker.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Red beverage on table next to the 3 door reach in cooler next to a stack of napkins and a case of wrapped black forks.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking food on the cook line.
Light not functioning. Under the hood system.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the rice cooker. Gasket soiled on the small flip top reach in cooler door.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Small flip top reach in cooler.
Aug 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of Aquaphor ointment for burns stored inside the 3 door reach in cooler on the top shelf. The ointment was removed.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Bag of rice in plastic bags inside the walk in cooler.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched her hand then presented food to a customer. I had the 'em to wash her hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Bags of rice didn't cool to 41F within 6 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top section of the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. Ice was put under the product. pork (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F); pasta (47F - Cold Holding)
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Oyster flavored sauce can used to scoop rice out of a bulk container of rice.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On the second shelf of the table to the right as you enter the kitchen.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. EEL 46 F Krab Styx 46F Inside the reach in cooler at the sushi station. The product was moved to the walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled. Located at the end of the small prep table acfrom the single door upright freezer.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 8-9-2022
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes inside the walk in cooler. Case of meat insthe walk in freezer.
Light not functioning. Hood system. Wall soiled in the kitchen above the upright reach in coolers at the end of the cook line.
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.