Food+Beer
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Food+Beer, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 17, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Lakeland restaurant, which scores around 86. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. At the 2 compartment sink. The manager had the employee to wash his hands using soap at a designated hand washing sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles with liquid inside purple liquid in one and clear liquid in one located in the bar area. The bottles was labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rinsed his hands at the 2 compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on the right door on the 1st flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine. February 1, 2026 was posted. The current license was posted. February 1,2027.
50-01-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
61
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top and sides of the dishwasher is soiled with debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Soiled **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on the 2nd microwave is broken above the expo line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Broken. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top and sides of the dishwasher is soiled with debris. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1,2024. The manager printed the current license February 1,2026 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Several employees drinking while prepping food. **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black backpack on the rack with beverage syrup. The backpack was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on the 2nd microwave is broken above the expo line. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system above the flat grill. **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting boards throughout the kitchen. Towels was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
64
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dry storage room. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on the cutting on the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. The cloth was placed in a bucket of sanitizer solution. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-12-4
78
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on both flip top reach in coolers across from the cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. A case of Idaho potatoes stored under the hand washing at the end of the line where the 2 compartment sink. The potatoes was relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
38-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Red sanitizer bucket on the floor in the kitchen. Bucket was doubled. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 2 compartment sink.
24-08-4
74
Aug 8, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Food+Beer last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Food+Beer on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Food+Beer?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Food+Beer.
How does Food+Beer compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Food+Beer most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.
Has Food+Beer's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Food+Beer have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Food+Beer means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Food+Beer inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Food+Beer is inspected around three times per year on average.
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