Heifers Be Trippin

5282 William Clark Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810
American
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Heifers Be Trippin stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

The city-wide average for Lakeland sits at 86, putting Heifers Be Trippin on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice chest, operator removed scoop from ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
95
Nov 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed for Sandra R. No other certified food manager for facility . **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
90
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
90
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 13, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 5 major violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Jun 12, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Taco eggrolls, Sloppy Joe eggrolls, Philly eggrolls, Tacos, eggrolls, Dough, Cheeseburger wraps, Banana pudding, Peach cobbler, Hot dogs, Macaroni and cheese, Beef, Cheese Sauce, Chicken, Cut lettuce made at home as stated by operator. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
01B-04-5
High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Operator bought truck in October of 2022. New ownership is under Sandra Ramey. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
Intermediate - Observed: 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. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed: No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Manager provided bleach that is approved for food contact surfaces. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint** Priority: Intermediate
22-38-5
Intermediate - Observed: Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water temperature is 83F. No hot water for entire MFDV. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
27-16-4
Intermediate - Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
53A-02-7
Intermediate - Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
16-37-1
Intermediate - Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator has taken away cooking equipment and moved fryers. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
51-16-7
Basic - Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** Priority: Basic
13-03-4
Basic - Observed: Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. **Warning** Priority: Basic
25-02-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Heifers Be Trippin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Heifers Be Trippin on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Heifers Be Trippin compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Heifers Be Trippin most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Heifers Be Trippin's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Heifers Be Trippin have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Heifers Be Trippin 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 Heifers Be Trippin inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Heifers Be Trippin is inspected around two times per year on average.