Detroit Tigers
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
47
Score
Across the available record, Detroit Tigers has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 20, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other Lakeland restaurants (averaging 85), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
13
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sausage patties
01B-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02-01-26. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage patties bottom of reachin cooler 55F Operator discarded. see stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Sausage patties in walk-in cooler on cooling rack dated 4/19, inspection on 4/20 @ 10:00am temp at 54F see stop sale. OPerator discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of soda heads on soda machine in dining room.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel on prep table. OPerator moved wet towel to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - dishware/utensils improper loading in dishwasher. Operator showed employee proper placement. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-48-4
47
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over para cooked beef in walk-in cooler. manager told chef to cook beef well done. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opening. manager placed in dishroom **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls not inverted in dish rack in stockroom. manager had bowls inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop with handle in granola Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Disposable lids and containers in stockroom. Manager inverted items. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Granola. manager discarded products. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in omelette station in dining room, previous sink has been moved to closet. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dishroom **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to stock with no water. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Quart container in bulk rice **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Milk plastic bottle in walking cooler Oil in stockroom **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cut melon in dining room **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Frontline and drink station **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
50
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
95
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 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. Chlorine sanitizer 0ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
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/. 5 Employee working at time of inspection. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By back door and dish room. Employees fixed the paper towel dispensers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples on buffet line not wrapped. **Warning**
08B-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Debris on top of dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. labels on clean dishes on clean dish rack. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front service line **Warning**
31B-04-4
50
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2023 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2023 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
82
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apple on front bar. manager moved apples. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. manager wash, rinsed and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion using in smoothie station granola. manager removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bulk rice in stock room. Manager put lid on rice. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink on serviceline. Manager replaced hand washing sign **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 7 cases of fryer oil stored on floor in stockroom Manager had fryer oil moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Detroit Tigers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Detroit Tigers on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Detroit Tigers?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Detroit Tigers.
How does Detroit Tigers compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Detroit Tigers most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.
Has Detroit Tigers' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Detroit Tigers have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Detroit Tigers means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Detroit Tigers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Detroit Tigers is inspected around four times per year on average.
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