Banquet 61

221 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801
Catering
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Banquet 61 appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. Banquet 61 was last inspected on Dec 3, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Banquet 61's 82 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several items in walking cooler
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
22-02-4
82
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Dec 22, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small Ice machine Large ice machine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Storing items in equipment. operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area Replaced **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
70
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
67
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine both
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Light pink liquid on cookline. Chef labeled bottle.
41-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken in utility sink. Chef removed chicken **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Banquet 61 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Banquet 61 on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Banquet 61?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Banquet 61.

How does Banquet 61 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Banquet 61 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Banquet 61's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Banquet 61 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Banquet 61 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 Banquet 61 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Banquet 61 is inspected around two times per year on average.