WINNERS CIRCLE SPORTSBAR AND GRILL
4215 S FLORIDA AVE, Lakeland FL 33813 · 863-644-9464
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects near the beverage sprayer nozzles in the bar area. See comment section. Spoke with Supervisor.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Bar area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to the beverage station entrance to the kitchen.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Stainless panel in the interior of the machine.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Hole in or other damage to wall. At the end of the cook line to the left. By the beverage station entrance into the kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Next to The 3 compartment sink next to the walk in cooler. Water was turned on.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Stainless panel.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Metal panel in the interior of the ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers soiled with grease buildup.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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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.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Metal panel in the interior of the ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers soiled with grease buildup.
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed the lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Floors under the coolers in the bar area.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the flip top reach in cooler
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flip top reach in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Bar.
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Some hood filters missing.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease accumulated under fryers on the cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On the top shelf across from the cook line.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Large Carbon dioxide tanks in use and 2 small tanks. Tanks were secured.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under the dishwasher area.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects near the beverage sprayer nozzles in the bar area. See comment section. Spoke with Supervisor.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by empty hot sauce container. The containers was removed. Hand washing sink by the 3 compartment sink.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Large Carbon dioxide tanks in use and 2 small tanks. Tanks were secured.
Open dumpster lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under the dishwasher area.
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