Apple Lounge & Package

2803 Recker Hwy, Winter Haven, FL 33880

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Apple Lounge & Package eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 2, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That's lower than the typical Winter Haven restaurant, which scores around 88. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 2, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Black basket in hand washing sink at bar front, operator removed from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Dish machine not sanitizing to proper temperature. 156F. Three compartment sink set up. 100ppm **Corrective Action Taken**

14-11-5

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing the dishwasher. Dishes sitting on top of the hand washing sink. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on the floor on kitchen cook line. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood vents Maintenance notified and inspector verified. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-50-4

Jul 18, 2023

Complaint Full

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.

41-05-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles in walk-in cooler. Sweet and Sour in dry storage.

08B-38-4

Basic - Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Customer Smoking inside establishment.

54-01-5

Mar 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil and diet on floor in dry storage. Pickles on the floor in walk-in cooler.

08B-38-4

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Apple Lounge & Package last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Apple Lounge & Package on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Apple Lounge & Package?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Apple Lounge & Package.

How does Apple Lounge & Package compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

Apple Lounge & Package most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Haven average of 88.

Has Apple Lounge & Package's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Apple Lounge & Package have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Apple Lounge & Package 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 Apple Lounge & Package inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Apple Lounge & Package is inspected around two times per year on average.

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