End Zone Lakeland (The)
Last inspected: Aug 15, 2025
82
Score
Inspectors have visited End Zone Lakeland (The) nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 15, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That's lower than the typical Lakeland restaurant, which scores around 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken gizzards in reach in cooler. Employee date marked food. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
16-21-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in oven under stove top.
22-08-4
82
May 15, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.observed behind equipment in kitchen.
36-73-4
95
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm), unit was primed to comply. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in cooler under shelves.
36-73-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in cooked rice in walk in cooler, manager removed cup from rice. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
78
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on can opener blade,manager placed in dish area and washed in dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup in seasoning, manager removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in flip top unit. Manager cleaned gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in flip top unit on cookline. Manager cleaned interior of unit. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
78
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm), employee replaced empty chlorine container and primed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, observed on slicer.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
31A-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in glass door unit, utensil removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris in flip top unit on cookline.
23-03-4
64
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on cookline, employee replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade, manager moved to dish area for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed double glass door unit in diced tomatoes, manager removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on unit located on cookline.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in unit near dry storage.
22-16-4
70
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
86
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) employee primed chemical, Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade, employee moved to dish area for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit, employee cleaned top of unit. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on green board on cutting board rack.
14-09-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was End Zone Lakeland (The) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at End Zone Lakeland (The) on file is from Aug 15, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at End Zone Lakeland (The)?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at End Zone Lakeland (The).
How does End Zone Lakeland (The) compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
End Zone Lakeland (The) most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.
Has End Zone Lakeland (The)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at End Zone Lakeland (The) have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at End Zone Lakeland (The) 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 End Zone Lakeland (The) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, End Zone Lakeland (The) is inspected around three times per year on average.
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