Boriken Deli

3800 Us Hwy 98 N Ste 688, Lakeland, FL 33809
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Boriken Deli has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 11, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

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

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind kitchen equipment.
36-73-4
95
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor 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. Observed raw chicken stored over raw ground beef in walk in cooler, employee moved raw chicken to comply. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind cook line equipment.
36-73-4
82
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
78
Aug 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris behind cookline equipment in kitchen.
36-73-4
95
Jul 26, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Water leaking faucet/handle. Observed at 3-compartment sink.
29-11-4
95
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen, employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter, employee removed ice scoop from ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in flip top unit in kitchen.
23-03-4
82
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer shortening on floor in kitchen in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter, employee removed ice scoop from ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on fryer door handle. Employee removed tongs from handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boriken Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boriken Deli on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Boriken Deli?

Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Boriken Deli.

How does Boriken Deli compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Boriken Deli most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Boriken Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Boriken Deli have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Boriken Deli 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 Boriken Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Boriken Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.