Highland City Diner

5221 Us Hwy 98 S, Lakeland, FL 33812
American
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2022
58
Score
Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Sep 26, 2022. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Public records show no inspections at Highland City Diner since Sep 26, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

That's lower than the typical Lakeland restaurant, which scores around 86. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings under dry storage rack on floor. Manager removed droppings and cleaned and sanitized area Observed 5 rodent droppings under three compartment sink. Manager removed droppings cleaned and sanitized area. Observed approximately 50 droppings on floor behind cook line. Manager moved equipment and manager is in process on cleaning and sanitizing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease buildup on floor behind range **Warning**
36-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Highland City Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Highland City Diner on file is from Sep 26, 2022. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Highland City Diner compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Highland City Diner most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Highland City Diner's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Highland City Diner have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Highland City Diner means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.