Lake Wales Family Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Lake Wales Family Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 20, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “open dumpster lid”, showing up five times.
Compared to other Lake Wales restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Unwashed produce (avocados) over sliced cheese in walk in cooler. Operator removed unwashed avocados from over sliced cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler at the end of the Cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 2 boxes of meat in walk in freezer. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
74
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs over bagged spinach and lettuce. Operator moved raw shell eggs from over the produce in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-29-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Handle of tongs touching lettuce in salad server station. Operator removed with gloves **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.closed lid **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
74
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler Operator removed bins from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
90
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
74
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Serving spoons in hand washing sink. Operator removed hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Operator properly date marked potatoes and meats. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs from the door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Stacked sausage in two containers not covered on the second container. Operator removed stacked sausage each other and covered item. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from compressor in walk in freezer. Container for leakage is currently placed underneath leak.
29-11-4
70
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over mozzarella cheese on the cook line across from the oven. Operator removed mozzarella from below the fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Operator fixed soap dispenser next to the dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Outside walk in freezer. Operator removed beef boxes from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
74
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoons in the hand washing sink on the cook line. Operator removed items from the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine by the dish machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Drinking cup stored in dry storage over food. Operator removed item from dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sausage pork patties on the floor in walk-in cooler.Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
70
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. On cook line reach cooler. Employee placed raw chicken on lower level with vegetables over raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine by the hand wash sink.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk cooler, freezer, and dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-29-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen beef just sitting on counter no cold running water. Employee placed beef in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Behind dumpster enclosure.
33-31-5
61
Nov 21, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw chicken over mozzarella cheese. The employee moved cheese out of the cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands in front of the house. Employee was instructed to wash hands. Employee complied. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink by dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal scrubby in the hand wash sink on the cook line. Employee moved the metal scrubby out of the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair by ice machine and walk-in cooler.
36-32-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on handle and on the steps.
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lake Wales Family Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lake Wales Family Restaurant on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lake Wales Family Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Lake Wales Family Restaurant.
How does Lake Wales Family Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?
Lake Wales Family Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Wales average of 90.
Has Lake Wales Family Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lake Wales Family Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lake Wales Family Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Lake Wales Family Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lake Wales Family Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants