Granger and Sons Bar-B-Que

8121 Us 98 N, Lakeland, FL 338095328
American
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Granger and Sons Bar-B-Que, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 8, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “open dumpster lid”, which has been cited five times.

Restaurants in Lakeland average 86, so Granger and Sons Bar-B-Que is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
95
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in glass door unit.
14-33-4
90
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
95
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris in mop sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in glass door unit.
14-33-4
86
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in sugar bin. Employee removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots on shelf, employee inverted pots. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
90
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door in kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed dumpster lid.
33-16-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Granger and Sons Bar-B-Que last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Granger and Sons Bar-B-Que on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Granger and Sons Bar-B-Que?

Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Granger and Sons Bar-B-Que.

How does Granger and Sons Bar-B-Que compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Granger and Sons Bar-B-Que most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Granger and Sons Bar-B-Que's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Granger and Sons Bar-B-Que have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Granger and Sons Bar-B-Que 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 Granger and Sons Bar-B-Que inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Granger and Sons Bar-B-Que is inspected around two times per year on average.