4 Lakes Grill

990 La Quinta Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33881

American

Last inspected: Aug 16, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited 4 Lakes Grill four times, with records going back to 2022. On Aug 16, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Winter Haven facility scores 89, putting 4 Lakes Grill on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. Employee put can opener in dishwasher to be cleaned **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside bottom of reach in cooler in dry storage soiled with food debris.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Inside reach in coolers in dry storage and kitchen.

14-33-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of four and sugar. Employee put labels on all containers. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Nov 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Beef over fish in reach in freezing on cook line. **Warning**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning**

14-11-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door on cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-20-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler next to cook line. **Warning**

14-33-4

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Eggs over ground beef inside the 3 door reach in cooler across from the ice machine. Chicken over fish inside the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. Operator reversed the product. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Operator had the employee to wash his hands using soap. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-20-4

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed his hand at the 3 compartment sink. Operator informed the employee to use a designated hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. White panel.

22-20-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop ice at the bar.

14-01-5

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Bar area in front of the 3 compartment sink.

51-11-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On the shelf next to the hand washing sink in the kitchen.

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all reach in coolers.

23-03-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to the dishwasher.

36-27-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 4 Lakes Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 4 Lakes Grill on file is from Aug 16, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 4 Lakes Grill?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 4 Lakes Grill.

How does 4 Lakes Grill compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

4 Lakes Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Haven average of 89.

Has 4 Lakes Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 4 Lakes Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 4 Lakes Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 4 Lakes Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 4 Lakes Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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