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4 Rivers Smokehouse

4729 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813
American
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, 4 Rivers Smokehouse has seven inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 12, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

4 Rivers Smokehouse's latest score of 95 sits above the Lakeland average of 86. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher.
16-21-4
95
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Can opener blade is soiled. End of the table across from the walk in cooler. Can opener was removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in front of the ice machine.
24-08-4
86
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee coughed and didn't wash his hands. Informed the manager so that she can direct the employee to wash his hands.
12A-14-4
86
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher.
16-21-4
90
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Chute around the ice chute inside the ice machine is stained.
22-20-5
95
Sep 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pico on expo window. Manager time marked **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warmer: smoked chicken (119F - Hot Holding). Manager reheated to 170 in 15 min **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment doing cook chill and has submitted plans to State. Are awaiting approval **Corrective Action Taken**
03G-50-1
Basic - Inaccurate temperature gauge(s) on dishmachine. Rinse was showing 205f Wash was 135f
16-38-5
64
Jun 19, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 4 Rivers Smokehouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 4 Rivers Smokehouse on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 4 Rivers Smokehouse?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 4 Rivers Smokehouse.

How does 4 Rivers Smokehouse compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

4 Rivers Smokehouse most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has 4 Rivers Smokehouse's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 4 Rivers Smokehouse have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 4 Rivers Smokehouse 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 Rivers Smokehouse inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 4 Rivers Smokehouse is inspected around three times per year on average.

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