Ax-Caliber

204 E Orange St Ste 102, Lakeland, FL 33801
American
Last inspected: May 6, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Ax-Caliber has six inspections in the public record. Ax-Caliber was last inspected on May 6, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Single-service articles improperly stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Lakeland average 86, so Ax-Caliber is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of Togo cups stored on floor in stockroom.
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda boxes on floor in stockroom
08B-38-4
90
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream soup 106F employee stated it was ready at 11:00 am, 1:45 temp at 106F asked employee to reheat soup.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce caps 56F, and sliced tomatoes 55F. Employee iced product down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.several bottles unlabeled. manager labeled spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Asked employee how hot to reheat soup? Answer 120 F
53B-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee drink in reaching freezer. manager removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
55
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Missing above mop sink.
36-32-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping table on prep table.
21-12-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of straws stored on floor in dry storage.
25-05-4
86
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ax-Caliber last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ax-Caliber on file is from May 6, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ax-Caliber?

Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ax-Caliber.

How does Ax-Caliber compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Ax-Caliber most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Ax-Caliber's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ax-Caliber 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 Ax-Caliber inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ax-Caliber is inspected around three times per year on average.