Cozy Oaks Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Cozy Oaks Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Lakeland average 86, so Cozy Oaks Restaurant trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting Board
22-02-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On ice machine
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
82
Feb 5, 2026
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Portioned packs of sliced cheeses held in reach in cooler not date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in reach in coolers not date marked **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 expired certificate. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on flip top cooler doors at cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area under soda fountain heads has buildup of food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Jan 27, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 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. Tested twice at 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for sanitizing, tested at 50ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented and rusted can of crushed pineapple. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Portioned packs of sliced cheeses held in reach in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in reach in coolers not date marked **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 expired certificate. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over ready to eat items in reach in cooler under expo window. Operator moved tomatoes to bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on flip top cooler doors at cookline **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area under soda fountain heads has buildup of food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Portioned coffee in filters at wait station not covered. Operator placed lid on container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
45
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs were removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris buildup on bottom of soda head in dining room
23-03-4
70
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs over raw beef in reachin cooler on cookline.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris on bottom of soda head nozzles
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing beef on shelf in kitcken, employee moved to reachin cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
70
Sep 19, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Can opener cleaned Ice machine soiled **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: No chlorine test strips available for dishmachine **Time Extended**
16-37-1
82
Jul 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cracked raw eggs with gloves, then touch cooked bacon.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Desserts in dessert case.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of liquid margarine on floor in stockroom
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on counter, Operator discarded towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.bulk sugar and flour. Both products were labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. All employees preparing food in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
95
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
67
Jun 8, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Moved ice machine outside no over head protection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: No plan review completed **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Ice machine moved to outside the back door in alleyway between two building. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-03: Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. Ice machine moved to outside the back door in alleyway between two building. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: Ice machine outside **Admin Complaint**
08B-61-5
86
Oct 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cozy Oaks Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cozy Oaks Restaurant on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cozy Oaks Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cozy Oaks Restaurant.
How does Cozy Oaks Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Cozy Oaks Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.
Has Cozy Oaks Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cozy Oaks Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cozy Oaks Restaurant 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 Cozy Oaks Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cozy Oaks Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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