Kashs Red Top Pit Stop
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
78
Score
Kashs Red Top Pit Stop has been inspected 14 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 13, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Lakeland average 86, so Kashs Red Top Pit Stop trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed on out door hose Bibb under BBQ sign.
29-34-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male cook online preparing food, employee put on hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door in kitchen area.
35B-01-4
78
Mar 26, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over cooked potatoes in walk in cooler, employee moved raw bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door in kitchen.
35B-01-4
82
Mar 19, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed consumer advisory for facility. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of cooking oil on floor in walk in cooler, operator removed .
08B-38-4
86
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind kitchen equipment and in walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on shelves in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink next to 3-compartment sink.
29-11-4
86
Jan 6, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris on floor behind cookline equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hand sink on cookline.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
86
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hand sink at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hand sink at front counter. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed following: 3 rodent droppings on floor in front of 3-compartment sink, Approximately 20 rodent droppings under 3-compartment sink, Approximately 20 rodent droppings under dry storage shelf near 3-compartment sink.
35A-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in cooler and on cookline.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 boxes of bag in a box soft drink on floor at front counter.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hand sink at front counter.
23-03-4
74
Jul 19, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 14, 2022
Complaint Full
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in coleslaw in flip top unit.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed near ice machine.
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soft drink bag in a box on floor behind counter, employee placed soft drink on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of Oster brand oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of brown sugar on bottom shelf on cookline, employee covered container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from faucet. Observed at hand sink behind counter.
29-11-4
70
Nov 4, 2022
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at unisex bathroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed near printer in dining area.
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in microwave on shelf near walk in cooler.
22-08-4
82
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kashs Red Top Pit Stop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kashs Red Top Pit Stop on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kashs Red Top Pit Stop?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kashs Red Top Pit Stop.
How does Kashs Red Top Pit Stop compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Kashs Red Top Pit Stop most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.
Has Kashs Red Top Pit Stop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kashs Red Top Pit Stop have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kashs Red Top Pit Stop 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 Kashs Red Top Pit Stop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kashs Red Top Pit Stop is inspected around four times per year on average.
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