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Lee Cafe

3800 Us Hwy 98 N Space 684, Lakeland, FL 33809
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Lee Cafe has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Dec 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in walk-in freezer”, showing up three times.

Compared to other Lakeland restaurants (averaging 85), there's room to close the gap. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed for Florencia G. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. Observed for James M. **Warning**
53B-01-5
82
Dec 5, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door of walk in freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed at entrance to walk in freezer.
14-69-4
90
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soft drink drain rack, employee removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter.
21-12-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed on interior of walk in freezer door.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around door entrance.
14-69-4
82
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed under 3-compartment sink.
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over broccoli, employee moved raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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 form to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by soft drink cooler.
31A-09-4
52
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Verified ownership **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches under three Compartment sink 2 live roaches on wall by electrical box 3 live roaches on wall in dish area. 7 live on plastic wrap container 1 live on wall storage area **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Around shelf brackets above three compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front station chicken 109f. Advised employee to reheat **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table soiled with food debris **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Chair in front of hand wash sink and items stored in hand wash sink in front area. Employee removed items from inside hand wash sink **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooking equipment on cooks line **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roach under three compartment sink 1 dead on prep table 1 dead on wall by mop sink 1 dead by back door 1 dead on floor under prep table **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk sauce containers on floor in kitchen **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Warning**
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lee Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lee Cafe on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lee Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lee Cafe.

How does Lee Cafe compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Lee Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Lee Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lee Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lee Cafe 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 Lee Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lee Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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