Freshwater Tavern and Grill

14143 Camp Mack Rd, Lake Wales, FL 33898
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Freshwater Tavern and Grill, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 5, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Freshwater Tavern and Grill's latest score is in line with the Lake Wales average of 90. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board sitting on top of handwashing sink, employee removed cutting board off hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
90
May 16, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in the bottom of the oven.
22-08-4
95
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes stored on floor. Manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Freshwater Tavern and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Freshwater Tavern and Grill on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Freshwater Tavern and Grill compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?

Freshwater Tavern and Grill most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lake Wales average of 90.

Has Freshwater Tavern and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Freshwater Tavern 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 Freshwater Tavern 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 Freshwater Tavern and Grill inspected?

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