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RISING STAR DELIGHTS

1801 GEORGE JENKINS BLVD, Lakeland FL 33815 · 714-364-7401

Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6308495
Grade history
JUL 23
FEB 24
SEP 24
FEB 26
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24 spoke with operator on phone, they stated they would paid today.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shelled eggs over a bulk bag of carrots inside the walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-04-5/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen next to the gas burners. Dishwasher area.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. A case of lettuce inside the walk in cooler. Cases of elbow macaroni pasta inside the dry storage area.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. Tiles missing off the wall behind the gas burners.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
The state's own report →
Apr 27, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 27, 2026 · No proof of any employee training Admin Complaint
Feb 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24 spoke with operator on phone, they stated they would paid today.
High priority/50-17-3
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced paper towels
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives being stored between prep table and reachin cooler. Employee moved knives.
Basic/24-14-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Basic/51-09-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 11, 2023 · Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements Time Extended
Jul 10, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Refried beans and sauces in walk-in cooler
High priority/02C-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Basic/51-09-4/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.