Bahia Bowls Acai Cafe

4784 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Bahia Bowls Acai Cafe, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jul 10, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

The city-wide average for Lakeland sits at 85, putting Bahia Bowls Acai Cafe on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Bahia bites in the self serve reach in cooler located in the lobby missing the establishment address.

02D-03-4

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. A case of organic Acacia inside the walk in freezer. The product was removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-01-4

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Dec 22, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 23, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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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. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Gary Spangler and no other certified food manager. Emailed manager training information to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

51-13-4

Basic - Observed Opened employee beverage containers in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Discussed proper storage and segregation for employee items **Warning**

12B-13-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Emailed instructions to owner. Operator sent copy via email **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

50-09-4

May 31, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bahia Bowls Acai Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bahia Bowls Acai Cafe on file is from Jul 10, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Bahia Bowls Acai Cafe compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Bahia Bowls Acai Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Bahia Bowls Acai Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bahia Bowls Acai Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bahia Bowls Acai Cafe 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 Bahia Bowls Acai Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bahia Bowls Acai Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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