Fresh Kitchen

4520 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33813

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Fresh Kitchen has been inspected seven times since 2023. On Mar 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

The city-wide average for Lakeland sits at 86, putting Fresh Kitchen on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 13, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.

24-08-4

Nov 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Beverage nozzles at beverage station in the lobby.

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Carrots and potatoes in the back prep area. The manager had the employee to wash the remaining produce before cutting.

08B-39-4

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cambro containers on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.

24-08-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on the Vulcan hot holding cabinet. The wiping cloth was put in a bucket sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Sep 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Roasted herb salmon and steak served undercooked. Items not identified served undercooked. Manager moved consumer advisory and marked items on menu board **Corrected On-Site**

02B-01-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Storage containers in dish area

24-08-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to manager **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Basic - Raw vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee start cutting whole avocados without washing them. Educated manager.

08B-39-4

Apr 4, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fresh Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fresh Kitchen on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fresh Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fresh Kitchen.

How does Fresh Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Fresh Kitchen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Fresh Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fresh Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fresh Kitchen 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 Fresh Kitchen inspected?

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

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