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WATSON CLINIC REST

1600 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD, Lakeland FL 33805 · 863-680-7259

Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats100
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6300069
Grade history
FEB 24
NOV 24
APR 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2020051963Nov 9, 2020Dec 3, 2020$400

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid. Operator discarded.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License display Expired 02/01/26
Basic/50-09-4
Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee washed hands with no soap. Watched employee crack eggs on grill, washed hands without soap.
High priority/12A-20-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager discarded spray bottle
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
Intermediate/22-02-4
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris in bottom in cabinet with soda boxes. Operator clean up food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service gloves stored sanitizer. Operator moved sanitizer.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Chef discarded brush.
Intermediate/14-14-4/Corrected On-Site

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.