Benji's Fresh Food

501 S Combee Rd, Lakeland, FL 33801
Other
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Benji's Fresh Food has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The most recent report on file is from Apr 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Lakeland restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/26. Operator paid license durning inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
86
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef. Operator moved chicken **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
86
Jun 26, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Above sandwich make table
38-01-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Benji's Fresh Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Benji's Fresh Food on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Benji's Fresh Food compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Benji's Fresh Food most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Benji's Fresh Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Benji's Fresh Food have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Benji's Fresh Food means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.