RED TOP PIT STOP
12160 US HWY 98 N, Lakeland FL 33809 · 8636172187
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed following: 3 rodent droppings on floor in front of 3-compartment sink, Approximately 20 rodent droppings under 3-compartment sink, Approximately 20 rodent droppings under dry storage shelf near 3-compartment sink.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023028078 | May 10, 2023 | Jan 26, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed on out door hose Bibb under BBQ sign.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male cook online preparing food, employee put on hair restraint.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door in kitchen area.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over cooked potatoes in walk in cooler, employee moved raw bacon.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door in kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed consumer advisory for facility.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of cooking oil on floor in walk in cooler, operator removed.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind kitchen equipment and in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on shelves in walk in cooler.
Water leaking from faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink next to 3-compartment sink.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over soft drinks in white refrigerator, operator moved raw beef.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior wall, operator cleaned interior wall.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in coleslaw in white refrigerator, operator removed bowl.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. Operator posted hand wash sign.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on floor behind cookline equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hand sink on cookline.
Open dumpster lid.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hand sink at front counter.
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed following: 3 rodent droppings on floor in front of 3-compartment sink, Approximately 20 rodent droppings under 3-compartment sink, Approximately 20 rodent droppings under dry storage shelf near 3-compartment sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in cooler and on cookline.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 boxes of bag in a box soft drink on floor at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hand sink at front counter.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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.