TURBO RESTAURANT & GRILL
3975-3979 NEW TAMPA HWY, Lakeland FL 33815 · 813-862-6381
Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen fish sitting in sink no running water.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No manager in building.
Food stored on floor. Open bags on pinto beans stored on floor behind bar area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go items sitting on floor behind bar area
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen fish sitting in sink no running water.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No manager in building.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open coffee cup on prep table.
Food stored on floor. Open bags on pinto beans stored on floor behind bar area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go items sitting on floor behind bar area
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen fish sitting in sink no running water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.sitting on prep table.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl in sink employee removed bowl.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior side wall.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in unisex bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage area.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken in stored in Togo bags in reachin freezer.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ David Amoro
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved tongs
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Operator discarded knife block.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Enlarged kitcken and added dining space from building next door.
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.