5 Star Seafood

3601 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803

Seafood

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for 5 Star Seafood. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 27, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.

5 Star Seafood's latest score of 74 falls below the Lakeland average of 85. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw chicken over cooked chicken wings inside the white Galaxy upright cooler next to the ice machine. The cooked chicken wings was placed inside the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-14-5

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.

01C-02-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line.

13-03-4

Aug 11, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hamburger patties 60F. Reach in drawer wasn't turned on. Product was moved to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp in a container of standing water at the 3 compartment sink. The water was drained off the shrimp and the shrimp was placed inside the white upright refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on flat top reach in cooler entrance into the kitchen.

23-03-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap on the bottom side of the back door.

35B-01-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dining room.

36-36-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 5 Star Seafood last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 5 Star Seafood on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does 5 Star Seafood compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

5 Star Seafood most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has 5 Star Seafood's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 5 Star Seafood have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 5 Star Seafood means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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