Bar Vasco 61

215 E Main St Flr 3, Lakeland, FL 33801
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Bar Vasco 61 has been inspected six times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 3, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Bar Vasco 61's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle in bar area Ice machine
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
74
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar area. The water was discarded.
10-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line.
13-03-4
90
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Jul 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 16, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment has compliance violations to comply before being able to be issued license. Operator agreement is keep garage door closed until air curtain installed. **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front hand sink in service area
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area has garage door between dining room and outside patio. Spoke with plan review it has been added to plans. **Warning**
51-14-7
70
Mar 8, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Interior of ice machine/ice bin soiled debris. Observed on ice drop on first floor.
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling bulging/hanging down. Observed in mens bathroom n first floor.
13-11-4
Basic - Water leak under the ice machine on first floor.
19-13-4
Basic - Carpet/tile/linoleum/floor covering in disrepair. Observed carpet in disrepair near stairs on highway side.
13-16-4
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bar Vasco 61 last inspected?

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

How does Bar Vasco 61 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Bar Vasco 61 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Bar Vasco 61's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bar Vasco 61 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 Bar Vasco 61 inspected?

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