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SWEET CUP CAFE 1

1401 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD, Lakeland FL 33805 · 863-559-2017

Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats19
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6308655
Grade history
NOV 24
APR 25
JUL 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches on shelving in stockroom
High priority/35A-05-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2025039296Apr 22, 2025Nov 19, 2025$800
3--2023022242Apr 11, 2023Jan 25, 2024$600

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bag using to stored cut raw beef in reachin cooler.
High priority/14-31-5
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked meats in reachin cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Repeat Violation
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine
Basic/10-08-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door
Basic/10-20-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2026
High priority/50-17-3
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eats chopped vegetables in reachin cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cookline
Basic/10-20-4
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers in hand sink, employee removed containers.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed squirt bottle at front counter, employee labeled.
Intermediate/02D-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 22, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reachin cooler door.
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Apr 22, 2025 · Gasket on reachin cooler door in disrepair. Time Extended
Apr 22, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/25 operator paid durning inspection
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches on shelving in stockroom
High priority/35A-05-4
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach excrement on outside boxes and shelving in stockroom
High priority/35A-23-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reachin cooler door.
Basic/14-11-5
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Reachin cooler using to Togo bag to stored beef
High priority/14-31-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in cheese
Basic/14-01-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen area
Basic/31B-04-4
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/01/24
High priority/50-17-3
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked beef in reachin cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling tile missing. Above mop sink in back room
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic ware knives in dining room.
Basic/25-02-4
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. bathroom. operator replaced the towels
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bathroom Operator replaced soap
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. Above the mop sink
Basic/36-36-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris on floor behind cooking equipment and under shelving
Basic/36-73-4

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.