Cob and Pen
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
95
Score
Cob and Pen has been inspected eight times since 2022. Cob and Pen was last inspected on Apr 9, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average for Lakeland sits at 86, putting Cob and Pen on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Round paper food container with plastic lid. Dry storage.
25-05-4
95
Nov 6, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 00 ppm Container was empty . Changed containers. 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Chlorine test kits expired
16-33-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice chute area.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Black/ mold like substance.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher is soiled with debris.
16-21-4
67
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
82
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
82
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled over chopped onions and peppers inside the walk in cooler. The eggs was relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler shelf entrance from the bar area.
14-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes next to the ice machine. Potatoes was removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 00 ppm. Had the person in charge to prime the machine. 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. French fry press on the wall above the prep sink. The presser was removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1,2023 displayed. Current license February 1,2024. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open can of energy drink on the prep table next to the back door in the kitchen . The drink was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Khaki bag on the shelf with clean utensils next to the ice machine. The bag was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions inside the walk in cooler. The onions were removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind the rack next to the 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
58
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like-substance on can opener blade. Manager put in dish pit to clean **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line
14-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
67
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - 2 Dented cans of beans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk in cooler
14-05-4
Basic - Damaged food not properly segregated. 2 dented cans of beans
08B-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on side of fryers. Walk in cooler shelves soiled with debris
23-03-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cob and Pen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cob and Pen on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cob and Pen?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cob and Pen.
How does Cob and Pen compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Cob and Pen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.
Has Cob and Pen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cob and Pen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cob and Pen 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 Cob and Pen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cob and Pen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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