Imperial Bakery

830 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Aug 4, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Imperial Bakery three times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 4, 2023. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 4, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

Imperial Bakery's latest score of 64 falls below the Lakeland average of 85. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator stated eggs out 1 hour, he time marked eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head in bakery area. Ice chute inter ice bin

22-02-4

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. Emailed

11-26-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degrease in prep area. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

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. Emailed

11-27-4

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Lid on sugar in bakery

14-10-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reachin cooler shelving Baking racks **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ham in walk-in cooler

08B-12-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping on cutting boards in kitchen and bakery tables.

21-12-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hat above 3-compartment sink. manager removed hat. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Imperial Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Imperial Bakery on file is from Aug 4, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Imperial Bakery compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Imperial Bakery most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Imperial Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Imperial Bakery have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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