Garden Bistro

702 E Orange St, Lakeland, FL 33801

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Garden Bistro has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Garden Bistro's latest score of 90 sits above the Lakeland average of 86. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 9, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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

22-02-4

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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

22-02-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping clothes on cutting board on cookline

21-12-4

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine **Warning**

22-02-4

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 - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of a syrup container. Operator discarded container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

25-32-4

Feb 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24

50-17-3

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Front counter

31B-03-4

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Several bottle of meds stored on bottom shelf with creamers.

41-07-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Frontline

51-11-4

Apr 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/01/23 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle under hand washing sink in front counter area.

41-17-4

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. Email operator **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Email operator **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Nov 17, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Using front hand washing sink as dump sink evidence of ice in sink.

31A-11-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Garden Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Garden Bistro on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Garden Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Garden Bistro.

How does Garden Bistro compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Garden Bistro most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Garden Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Garden Bistro 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 Garden Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Garden Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.

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