VAMPIRE PENGUIN LAKELAND
216 E PINE ST, Lakeland FL 33801 · 859.559.1170
Last inspected Dec 30, 2025 · 2 visits since December 2025
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
2 visits, newest first
Dec 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 23, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Operator applied for license and is pending fixes to provisos on approved plan review application for layout.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in dry storage room, Exposed ceiling with AC unit, duct work, and exposed wiring. Area has reach in freezer.
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