Gaskins Barbecue & Lobster

1614 Town Center Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803

Seafood

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Gaskins Barbecue & Lobster stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 8, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, showing up two times.

Among Lakeland restaurants, the typical score is 85; Gaskins Barbecue & Lobster is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator preparing food on the cook line.

13-03-4

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on the cutting board on the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. The bucket was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

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

24-08-4

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Jun 11, 2024

Complaint Partial

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hamburger patties 45F inside the drawer on the cook line. Product was put on ice to lower the temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink near the kitchen entrance from the front counter.

27-16-5

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Jan 4, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1,2023

50-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black apron on the beverage syrup rack. The aprwas removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

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

24-08-4

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2023. Manager renewing license, validation number- 228598387 **Corrective Action Taken**

50-17-3

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.

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.

11-26-1

Sep 1, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warmer: baked beans (119F - Hot Holding). Manager reheating on stovetop **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-15-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink. Water temp 87f at hand sink next to smoker

27-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gaskins Barbecue & Lobster last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gaskins Barbecue & Lobster on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gaskins Barbecue & Lobster?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gaskins Barbecue & Lobster.

How does Gaskins Barbecue & Lobster compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Gaskins Barbecue & Lobster most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Gaskins Barbecue & Lobster's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gaskins Barbecue & Lobster have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gaskins Barbecue & Lobster 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 Gaskins Barbecue & Lobster inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gaskins Barbecue & Lobster is inspected around three times per year on average.

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