STRAWBERRY HUT
743 E MEMORIAL BLVD, Lakeland FL 33801 · 863-682-2222
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on office wall. Manager dedicated wash rinse sanitize the wall.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026019157 | Mar 9, 2026 | Apr 27, 2026 | $400 |
| 3--2024069299 | Sep 20, 2024 | Feb 19, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 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. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects found 12 live flies by milkshake machine. Manager has eradicated 5. And washed, rinsed and sanitized area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in Philly seasoning.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roaches. Manager removed, wash, rinse and sanitized area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under 3-compartment sink occasionally, observed bus pan under pipe with water.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects found 6 live flies by hand washing sink in dish room 4 live flies by the ice cream area in kitchen area 2 live flies by side area of frontline
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on office wall. Manager dedicated wash rinse sanitize the wall.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on dining room soda machine.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach by ice machine 1 dead roach under 3-compartment sink Both have been removed, washed, rinsed and sanitized area
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Large ice machine
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cup stored on floor
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple liquid on chemical shelf
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer floor.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Two training certificates photo copied
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall across from ice machine missing dry wall Wall across from dry storage missing dry wall
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 9 droppings on stairs leading to empty upstairs air handler 4 droppings in broken wall across stairs Droppings appeared to old from cleaning air handler room Manager discarded cleaned and sanitized areas
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sani chlorine bucket exceeded 200ppm Manager remade sani bucket chlorine 100ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Ice machine Ice chute in front service area
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Using handwashing sink to dry towels
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Two training certificates photo copied
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach by chemical storage area 1 dead roach on stairs Manager discarded cleaned and sanitized
Equipment in poor repair. Rusted racks in walk in cooler Cut marks cutting board on cooks line
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall across from ice machine missing dry wall Wall across from dry storage missing dry wall
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda head
Open dumpster lid.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Frontline
Stored food not covered. Ice cream machine
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on chemical shelf without label.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. C02 tanks not secure beside the reachin cooler in employee break room
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.