TEXAS CATTLE COMPANY
735 E MAIN ST, Lakeland FL 33801 · (941)686-1434
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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MAY 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided a copy to the email provided.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018002065 | Jan 5, 2018 | Feb 9, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw seafood stored ready to eat salmon. Employee moved seafood in walk-in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink used to fill water container. Observed hand washing sink used to wash towel.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee moved drink
Food stored on floor. Beef tallow. Employee removed
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Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Asparagus being cut without washing.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and corn starch Employee labeled
Dec 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Box sitting on top of cut lettuce in kitchen. manager had box moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); dang bang sauce (45F - Cold Holding); Beef (45F - Cold Holding); Beef (45F - Cold Holding);
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back kitchen sink block with chair and mop bucket. manager moved items.
Stored food not covered. Broccoli in walk-in cooler. Manager covered
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 45F Pork44F Inside the drawers at the pit station. The prod was moved to the walk in cooler.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Establishment has a plan; however all the product is not Ava to execute.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided a copy to the email provided.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on top of case of meat, in meat room walk-in. manager moved bucket to shelf.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of sanitizer Manager labeled bottle.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Several employee drink of open bottles and can on serviceline. manager discarded items.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gaskets on food warmer in prep area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open drinks stored over ready to eats foods in serviceline. manager discarded drinks.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned. Chill stick stored on walk-in freezer.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reachin cooler dessert case reads 80 F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in walk-in cooler. Operator replace paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Light blue liquid and purple liquids. Operator labeled spray bottles.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Open employee drink in walk-in cooler. Operator removed the drink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Bar area knife stored under drain mats. operator moved knife.
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.