Cafe Zuppina

4417 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Cafe Zuppina has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 25, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Lakeland restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel covering shredded lettuce inside the top section of the flip top reach in cooler. The paper towel was removed.
14-86-1
86
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on the prep table next to the flip top reach in cooler. The cell phone was removed and the area was cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top section of the microwave on the shelf above the flip top reach in cooler. Microwave was cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cardboard carry out containers on the shelf above the microwave. The containers was inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
86
Feb 14, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
95
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. Emailed forms to pwner **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed excess food debris on floor and on walls by range in kitchen
36-01-4
86
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of range and hood system soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
36-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed paint coming up off of floor
36-11-4
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Zuppina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Zuppina on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Zuppina?

Across the inspection record, “floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Zuppina.

How does Cafe Zuppina compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Cafe Zuppina most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Cafe Zuppina's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Zuppina 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 Cafe Zuppina inspected?

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