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Biscuits and Benedicts

1212 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803-2202
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Biscuits and Benedicts, the earliest from 2022. On Feb 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “operating with an expired division of hotels”, showing up two times.

Among Lakeland restaurants, the typical score is 86; Biscuits and Benedicts is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.next to the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area.
36-27-5
90
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on the floor. Front counter. The boxes was removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
95
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. The operator was able to determine the time and marked the time. Provided the application **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed his hands at the 3 compartment sink. I informed the employee to use a designated hand washing sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dishwasher area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
58
Dec 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2024
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in drawers on the cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of buttermilk inside the walk in cooler Bags of ice inside the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
74
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage on a white cutting board on the flip top reach in cooler. Operator removed the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
95
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2-1-2023. Manager renewed license and current expiration is 2-1-2024 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed 360 training.com Learn2serve food safety management principles for Troy Hambrick 6-20-2020 posted. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Currently observed 2 servers and three cooks working **Warning**
53A-05-6
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 - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins of flour and sugar, labeling has worn off **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed fly light installed over waffle station in kitchen **Warning**
35B-02-4
50
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Set up three compartment sink and tested 50ppm with 1/4 cup bleach and half a sink of water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Biscuits and Benedicts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Biscuits and Benedicts on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Biscuits and Benedicts?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Biscuits and Benedicts.

How does Biscuits and Benedicts compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Biscuits and Benedicts most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Biscuits and Benedicts' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Biscuits and Benedicts have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Biscuits and Benedicts 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 Biscuits and Benedicts inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Biscuits and Benedicts is inspected around three times per year on average.

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