Flippers Fry and Grill

2500 Us Hwy 92 E, Lakeland, FL 33801
American
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Flippers Fry and Grill has been inspected five times since 2023. Flippers Fry and Grill was last inspected on Feb 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Looking across the full record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Lakeland restaurant scores 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
95
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
90
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
95
Nov 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Admin Complaint**
50-08-7
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.
29-04-4
Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed food debris under drain opening of waste tank. Operator stated they open it on the ground to empty tank. Observed water leaking from under truck. Water is white and cloudy. **Admin Complaint**
28-09-5
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
16-04-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of potatoes, case of shortening on floor.
08B-38-4
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Flippers Fry and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Flippers Fry and Grill on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Flippers Fry and Grill?

Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Flippers Fry and Grill.

How does Flippers Fry and Grill compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Flippers Fry and Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Flippers Fry and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Flippers Fry and Grill have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Flippers Fry and Grill 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 Flippers Fry and Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Flippers Fry and Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.