Ato

640 E Main Street, Lakeland, FL 33801

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Apr 4, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Ato has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 4, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Lakeland average 86, so Ato trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 4, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves with out hands, and the prepared sushi

12A-07-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce on floor in Stockroom. manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Long hair not contained.

13-02-4

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish cakes being thawed in standing water on counter.

06-01-5

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmon 45F cold holding Tunas 51F cold holding Operator placed lid over food and ice to reduce temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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

16-37-1

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At front counter Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 21, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. temp at 89F

27-24-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Community walk in freezer

14-69-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In marketable reachin cooler on cookline.

05-09-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Table top by drink machine

21-12-4

Apr 11, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Wrap around produce and lining pans on front counter.

14-86-1

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in bottom of hand washing sink.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

11-26-1

Basic - Food stored on floor.Operator moved food to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rice cooker in hand washing sink. manager removed rice cooker. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Serving bowls on frontline. manger inverted bowls. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ato last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ato on file is from Apr 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ato?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ato.

How does Ato compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Ato most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Ato's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ato have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Ato inspected?

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

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