Bob Evans Restaurant 544

23269 Hwy 27, Lake Wales, FL 33859-6801

American

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Bob Evans Restaurant 544, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 27, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the end of the cook line”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Lake Wales average 90, so Bob Evans Restaurant 544 trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. On cook line food container in hand washing sink, operator removed from hand washing sink and a triangle piece of ice in the hand washing sink at front counter by the soda dispenser machine. Operator removed ice from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches in the chemical holding room, operator swept and sanitized area with cleaning solution. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - Food stored on floor( box of bananas)in the walk in cooler operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the end of the cook line

14-69-4

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced ham 47F. Operator voluntarily discarded ham **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in cooler

36-73-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer. Operator removed item from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in cook line. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. On the Cook line operator placed temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**

05-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of gloves on the floor in dry storage. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris on cook line by the toaster area.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink across from cook line operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1, 2025 displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler on the cook line. Operator has maintenance order in for cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-11-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line by grill top

36-17-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from the wall where hand washing sink is displaced across from the dish room area. Frank Gay plumbing called during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

29-03-4

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach by mop sink. Operator discarded and cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bob Evans Restaurant 544 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bob Evans Restaurant 544 on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bob Evans Restaurant 544?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the end of the cook line” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bob Evans Restaurant 544.

How does Bob Evans Restaurant 544 compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?

Bob Evans Restaurant 544 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Wales average of 90.

Has Bob Evans Restaurant 544's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bob Evans Restaurant 544 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bob Evans Restaurant 544 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 Bob Evans Restaurant 544 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bob Evans Restaurant 544 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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