Colony House Pool House

2300 N Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales, FL 33853

American

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Colony House Pool House nine times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Lake Wales restaurant scene, where the average is 90, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 20, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Two door upright reach in cooler Cold holding egg salad 47, beats 45, slice American cheese 48F; tuna salad 45F; boiled eggs 44F items were left in cooler from previous day. **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door upright reach in cooler Cold holding egg salad 47, beats 45, slice American cheese 48F; tuna salad 45F; boiled eggs 44F items were left in cooler from previous day. **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink quaternary exceeded 400ppm, operator remade 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-18-4

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. **Warning**

05-10-4

Nov 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tanks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Mar 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on cook line. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Dec 1, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine

22-02-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. About 1/2 inch gap under door in kitchen

35B-01-4

May 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee after drinking went straight for the gloves. Instructed employee to wash hands and he did. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter on mop sink left side not protected.

29-34-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee stains in hand wash sink on server line.

31A-11-4

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed drinking in prep area , chef moved cup lower. Observed cup in prep station employee moved cup.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

40-01-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in kitchen area.

22-20-5

Basic - One Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment in bar area and one fly stick tape in server area. Chef has requested fly tape to be removed after lunch. **Corrective Action Taken**

35B-08-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Colony House Pool House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Colony House Pool House on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Colony House Pool House compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?

Colony House Pool House most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Wales average of 90.

Has Colony House Pool House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Colony House Pool House have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Colony House Pool House 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 Colony House Pool House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Colony House Pool House is inspected around three times per year on average.

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