Lake Wales Cheese Shoppe and Deli

224 E Bullard Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Lake Wales Cheese Shoppe and Deli has been inspected four times since 2025. Lake Wales Cheese Shoppe and Deli was last inspected on Feb 19, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

That's lower than the typical Lake Wales restaurant, which scores around 90. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. G. Johnson **Warning**

53A-02-7

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. William J. Jessica T. Patience M. Dana B. L. Johnson Noah V. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Aug 25, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 21, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : Observed: Establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or the Department of Health operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-21: inspector to verify that hand wash sink located in hall way to be moved inside kitchen area closer to three-compartment sink as shown on plan and agreed upon by client. **Time Extended**

50-13-7

May 6, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Observed: Establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or the Department of Health operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority

50-13-7

Intermediate - Observed: No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

51-12-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lake Wales Cheese Shoppe and Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lake Wales Cheese Shoppe and Deli on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Lake Wales Cheese Shoppe and Deli compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?

Lake Wales Cheese Shoppe and Deli most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Wales average of 90.

Has Lake Wales Cheese Shoppe and Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lake Wales Cheese Shoppe and Deli have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lake Wales Cheese Shoppe and Deli 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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