Flavor Nation

817 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801

American

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Flavor Nation has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Flavor Nation was last inspected on Feb 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation”, which has been cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Lakeland restaurant scores 86. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

22-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

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

31B-02-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reachin cooler and microwave

23-24-4

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 16 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Outside reachin cooler potato salad 56F **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Bullfrog under 3-compartment sink. **Warning**

35A-09-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat cooked beef in reachin cooler in front room **Warning**

08A-05-6

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

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All food prepared onsite not date marked ex cooked rice, several pans cooked beef in reachin cooler **Warning**

02C-02-5

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. **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**

31B-03-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Buildup of grease on floor under cooking equip. Ex stove, fryers and shelving. **Warning**

36-73-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of crackers and fryer shortening stored on floor in kitchen **Warning**

08B-47-4

Basic - Food stored outside. 3 reachin cooler full of food storage outside the back door. **Warning**

08B-42-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Water build up in bottom of large microwave. Food debris in small microwave **Warning**

22-08-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

33-16-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Live bull frog in kitchen under 3-compartment sink **Warning**

35B-05-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to kitchen **Warning**

35B-03-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink in cookline draining very slow. **Warning**

29-20-5

Dec 29, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Flavor Nation last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Flavor Nation on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Flavor Nation?

Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Flavor Nation.

How does Flavor Nation compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Flavor Nation most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Flavor Nation's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Flavor Nation have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Flavor Nation 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 Flavor Nation inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Flavor Nation is inspected around two times per year on average.

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