Bonefish Grill
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Bonefish Grill, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 29, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
Across the inspection history, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Lakeland average 85, so Bonefish Grill trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Toasted croistini bread. Reviewed bare hand contact options with the manager.
09-01-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. H.and washing sink in the back prep area near the back door. The paper towels was replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dishwasher area. In front of the landing zone. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
74
Sep 16, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mahi-mahi 47F grill cook line.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mahi-mahi 47F. Inside the grill coolers.
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Beverage station back right corner. The manager assigned an employee to clean the ice bin. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the dishwasher
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dishwasher area. In front of the landing zone.
36-17-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
61
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in the back prep area blocked by a case of Saran Wrap. The Saran Wrap was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. The kitchen manager printed a copy. **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6
82
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system.
36-62-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
86
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area.
24-08-4
95
Aug 10, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken on cook line and dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen and and bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
90
Aug 8, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in cupboard door hinge at bar. Observed 1 live roach in booth. Observed 1 dying roach on floor by point of sale system in kitchen **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flies at bar. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken on cook line and dish area **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in cupboards at bar Observed 1 dead roach inside of unused oven on cook line Observed 2 dead roaches on condenser of make line **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris on floor behind cook line equipment **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen and and bar. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sink and surface sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm **Warning**
21-08-4
58
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
47
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage racks soiled with debris
23-03-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. At dish pit. Manager turned pipe so water will go directly into drain **Corrected On-Site**
29-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoned flour bin on cook line
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup in dressing on cook line. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In dry storage.
36-03-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bonefish Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bonefish Grill on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bonefish Grill?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bonefish Grill.
How does Bonefish Grill compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Bonefish Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.
Has Bonefish Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bonefish Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bonefish Grill 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 Bonefish Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bonefish Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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