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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

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6307937
Grade history
JUL 24
FEB 25
NOV 25
APR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

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

Worst finding on record
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.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Bar area.
Basic/51-11-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to the beverage station entrance to the kitchen.
Basic/36-24-5
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Stainless panel in the interior of the machine.
Basic/14-34-4
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Basic/36-24-5
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Stainless panel.
Basic/14-34-4
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.
Basic/23-03-4
Apr 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Basic/14-34-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 15, 2025 · Pitted. Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers soiled with grease buildup.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 15, 2025 · Soiled Time Extended
Feb 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Metal panel in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/14-34-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers soiled with grease buildup.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed the lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Floors under the coolers in the bar area.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flip top reach in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Bar.
Basic/51-11-4
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Some hood filters missing.
Basic/14-72-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease accumulated under fryers on the cook line.
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On the top shelf across from the cook line.
Basic/22-08-4
Oct 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Large Carbon dioxide tanks in use and 2 small tanks. Tanks were secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Oct 31, 2023 · Small tanks not secured. Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under the dishwasher area.
Basic/36-27-5/Return visit Oct 31, 2023 · Soiled Time Extended
Oct 30, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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.
High priority/35A-02-6
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.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Large Carbon dioxide tanks in use and 2 small tanks. Tanks were secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under the dishwasher area.
Basic/36-27-5

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.