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4714 S. FLORIDA AVENUE, Lakeland FL 33813 · 863-808-5474
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 117F assembly station.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018009682 | Jan 17, 2018 | May 3, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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. See stop sale. Chicken breasts. The timer was unplugged. The manager plugged the timer into the electrical outlet.
Equipment in poor repair. Top drawer on the chicken breading station missing the drawer and is covered with card board and taped on the sides.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dishwasher area and cook line in front of the fryers.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Located in the back prep area where the chest style freezer.
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Open dumpster lid.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dishwasher area.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken tenders 48F on the utility cart across from the fryers. The product was on ice; however the ice was not enough to properly cool the product. Ice was added to cover all the product.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher is soiled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black aprons on the rack with the beverage syrup. The aprons was removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on the table next to the hand washing sink,where the chest style freezers in the prep area.
Nov 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. hummus (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar jack (47F - Cold Holding); Mac n cheese (47F) Assembly station.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hummus (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar jack (47F - Cold Holding); Mac n cheese (47F) inside the assemble station in the kitchen.
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. See stop sale. Crispy chicken breast. The product was discarded. No written plan Provided the manager with A Time As A Public Health Control Application.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 117F assembly station.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic storage containers on the shelf in the dishwasher area. The pans was separated to air dry.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100 ppm. 300 ppm
Jul 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floor tiles are in disrepair. In dish area by floor grate
Jul 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cook make line sliced tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (68F - Cold Holding); Poultry (60F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (60F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (68F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line cold holding unit: sliced tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (68F - Cold Holding); Poultry (60F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (60F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (68F - Cold Holding) Stop sale issued. Discussed time as a public health control or icing product until unit is serviced
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In back prep room. Manager refilled
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floor tiles are in disrepair. In dish area by floor grate
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warmer units had accumulated food debris and grease
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cook make 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.