Hooters of South Lakeland

3437 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803

American

Last inspected: Feb 1, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Hooters of South Lakeland stretching back to 2022. On Feb 1, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Hooters of South Lakeland's record stops at Feb 1, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited two times.

Hooters of South Lakeland scores about where you'd expect for a Lakeland restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 25 ppm. The 3 compartment sink was setup to manuallwash dishes until the dishwasher is properly sanitizing. **Warning**

22-41-4

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand washing sink next to the ice machine. The manager fixed the paper towels dispensers. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-05-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Beverage station.

22-20-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Exterior of the dishwasher in the bar area.

16-21-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Orange apron on the bun rack on the cook line. The aprons were removed. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear pans on the shelf next to the hand washing sink in the back prep area.

24-08-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the cooking equipment is soiled with grease build up.

23-03-4

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operator failed to notify the division after sustaining damage from a fire. Establishment had electrical fire on cook line by warmer and hand sink are **Warning**

51-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed missing hand sink on cook line due to electrical fire on cook line by front counter **Warning**

31A-04-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At bar counter due to fire **Warning**

36-24-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In mop sink area **Warning**

36-27-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Warmer broken due to cord catching on fire **Warning**

14-11-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. In back storage area **Warning**

35B-01-4

Dec 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand sink at bar

31A-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in soiled. Sides of fryers have accumulated debris. Exterior of breading bins.

23-03-4

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed accumulated grease under fryers **Repeat Violation**

36-01-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hooters of South Lakeland last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hooters of South Lakeland on file is from Feb 1, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hooters of South Lakeland?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hooters of South Lakeland.

How does Hooters of South Lakeland compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Hooters of South Lakeland most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Hooters of South Lakeland's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hooters of South Lakeland 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 Hooters of South Lakeland means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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