Bob Evans Restaurant 525
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Bob Evans Restaurant 525, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “interior of microwave has accumulation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Bob Evans Restaurant 525's latest score of 90 sits above the Lakeland average of 86. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink near the ice machine.
31B-02-4
90
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher.
16-21-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All microwaves across from the cook line.
22-08-4
90
Apr 2, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee entered the kitchen after leaving the restroom without washing his hands. I had the employee to wash his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-11-4
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. Provided a written plan to the email provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrapper inside the hand washing sink in the kitchen.
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of bread inside the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. End of expo line above the hand washing sink.
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Walk in cooler. Cove molding on the wall next to the back door to the left.
36-62-4
58
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. To the left of the back door.
36-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on the microwave.
23-24-4
90
May 9, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets. Top / bottom reach in coolers on the cook line.
23-03-4
95
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken cove molding to the left of the back door.
36-03-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On shelf above the expo line.
22-08-4
90
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook handle cellphone then proceeded to start working cooking food with out washing hands or changing gloves. Had employee change gloves and wash hands. Spoke with manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line drawer- diced ham (45F - Cold Holding); mac n cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Manager took product out and moved to walk in to cool down. re-temped 30min later, product reached 44f. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By dish area. Manager refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Highest wash temp reached 113f, supposed to be 150f
16-54-4
61
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed car keys on prep line shelf. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout on cook line
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled vent on toaster machine
23-03-4
70
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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. Shelled eggs on cook line have no time marking or temperature control. Manager had employee time mark eggs **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Packaged cookies by register. Manager removed them and stated labeler is coming **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-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
Basic - Damaged food not properly segregated. Can of Green beans. Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**
08B-20-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bob Evans Restaurant 525 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bob Evans Restaurant 525 on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bob Evans Restaurant 525?
Across the inspection record, “interior of microwave has accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bob Evans Restaurant 525.
How does Bob Evans Restaurant 525 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Bob Evans Restaurant 525 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.
Has Bob Evans Restaurant 525's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bob Evans Restaurant 525 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bob Evans Restaurant 525 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 Bob Evans Restaurant 525 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bob Evans Restaurant 525 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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