POLK MUSEUM OF ART
800 E PALMETTO ST, Lakeland FL 33801 · 863-688-7743
Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager refilled
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. Only food handler card expired in 2022.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Equipment in poor repair. High temp dish machine not currently being used, only temped at 87f. Manager stated the wash rinse and sanitize with three comp sink.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Last copy of inspection report. Last inspection in binder from 2022.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed multiple opened employee drinks in reach in freezers.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. On dry storage shelf.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.