Herbys Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
95
Score
Herbys Kitchen appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. On Feb 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to the broader Lakeland restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flat top reach in cooler across from the 3 compartment sink.
23-03-4
95
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Products inside the large flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. diced ham (47F - Cold Holding); diced sausage (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); ham slices (47F - Cold Holding); American cheese slices (47F - Cold Holding); pepper jack cheese slices (47F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese slices (47F - Cold Holding) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: sausage 47F Diced ham 44F Cut tomatoes 45F Provolone cheese slices 45F Inside the top section of the large flip top reach in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside the large flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. diced ham (47F - Cold Holding); diced sausage (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); ham slices (47F - Cold Holding); American cheese slices (47F - Cold Holding); pepper jack cheese slices (47F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese slices (47F - Cold Holding) Stop Sale was issued on the products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: Diced sausage 47F Diced ham 44F Cut tomatoes 45F Provolone cheese slices 45F Inside the top section of the large flip top reach in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
74
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside the large flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. diced ham (47F - Cold Holding); diced sausage (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); ham slices (47F - Cold Holding); American cheese slices (47F - Cold Holding); pepper jack cheese slices (47F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese slices (47F - Cold Holding) Stop Sale was issued on the products. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Products inside the large flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. diced ham (47F - Cold Holding); diced sausage (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); ham slices (47F - Cold Holding); American cheese slices (47F - Cold Holding); pepper jack cheese slices (47F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese slices (47F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on stove door handle. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Dishwasher used a cloth to dry dishes. **Warning**
24-17-4
67
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to the beverage syrup rack in the dishwasher area.
51-11-4
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 shelf with condiments smuckers jelly across from the side by side reach in cooler entering the kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaging in preparing food making cinnamon rolls without a hair restraint.
13-03-4
86
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over pork chops inside the flat top reach in cooler across from the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen. The eggs was relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pans stored in the hand washing sink in the kitchen next to the steam table. The pans was removed and taken to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For the dishwasher machine.
16-37-1
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. White towel used to cover biscuits in a pan on the table across from the ovens. The towels were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system
36-62-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak coming from the handle on the hand washing sink in the kitchen next to the steam table.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth stored on the employee belt. I had the employee to remove the cloth. Wet wiping cloth under green cutting board on the flat top reach in cooler. The wet wiping cloth was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
58
Mar 12, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system Wall soiled with black debris in the dishwasher area. Above the loading zone. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Light burned out under hood system. **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets. Small flat top reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Reach in cooler across from the hand washing sink gaskets are soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Jan 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over spinach inside the stainless steel side by side refrigerator. The eggs was relocated to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system Wall soiled with black debris in the dishwasher area. Above the loading zone. **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets. Small flat top reach in cooler. **Warning**
23-03-4
67
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. The manager touched a plunger with gloves on and engaged in prepping a container of white rice. I had the manager to remove the gloves and wash his hands, put on a new pair of gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled located at the end of the prep table across from the chest style freezer.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Squirt bottle with blue liquid inside the bottle on the drain board at the 3 compartment sink.
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. Provided a copy by email. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the 3 compartment sink.
29-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Brown purse, jackets stored on the beverage syrup rack located in the dishwasher area.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the chest style freezer in the kitchen.
24-08-4
55
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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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
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
82
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in cups at server station
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler by soda station
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup on fryer basket handles, sides of fryers
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Herbys Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Herbys Kitchen on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Herbys Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Herbys Kitchen.
How does Herbys Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Herbys Kitchen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.
Has Herbys Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Herbys Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Herbys Kitchen 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 Herbys Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Herbys Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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