Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen

4802 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813

Chinese

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen stretching back to 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Among Lakeland restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade on the can opener. At the end if the prep table across from the ice machine. The can opener was removed to the 3 compartment sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. The white interior plastic cover.

22-20-5

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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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 to the email provided. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining the top shelf of the table next to the dry storage shelf.

14-05-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice spoon in a container of water not 84F. Next to the rice cooker on the table across from the rice cooker. The water was discarded and the spoon was washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. White plastic forks and spoons on the front counter next to the beverage station. The utensils was inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

25-02-4

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned the microwave. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Mar 21, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 minor violations.

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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-6

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lake Miriam Chinese 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.

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