Lakeland BBQ Company
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
78
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Lakeland BBQ Company stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Lakeland BBQ Company's 78 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich maketable
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs behind front counter hanging at knee length.
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline wet wiping towels on prep table.
21-12-4
78
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
90
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 6 live flies in kitchen not landing on any food contact surface **Warning**
35A-02-7
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan and bucket stored in handwashing sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Grill Cleaner not labeled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of water **Warning**
02D-01-5
39
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under front counter.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Produce on floor in front of reachin cooler.
08B-38-4
78
Nov 15, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potato salad 58F on front counter.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soda in bottom hand washing sink in front area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By soda machine.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on 3-door reachin cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under reachin coolers
36-22-4
67
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach and water mixture. Manager labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of and under the soda machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed employee sitting on ice cream prep counter.
23-03-4
74
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs stored over the top of raw pork in reachin cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked beef in reachin cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee drink in front of microwave on cook counter. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lakeland BBQ Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lakeland BBQ Company on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lakeland BBQ Company?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lakeland BBQ Company.
How does Lakeland BBQ Company compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Lakeland BBQ Company most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.
Has Lakeland BBQ Company's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lakeland BBQ Company have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lakeland BBQ Company 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 Lakeland BBQ Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lakeland BBQ Company is inspected around three times per year on average.
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