L'incontro

35 Sr 60 W, Lake Wales, FL 33853

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at L'incontro stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 11, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

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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Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Salad station cook washing knife in handwashing sink. **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Location by ice machine, operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Operator voluntarily discarded **Corrected On-Site**

14-38-4

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Picture of water in hand washing sink by the ice machine. Operator removed pitcher **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses operator removed tongs. Location-Cook line **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Light not functioning in kitchen area. Operator replaced light **Corrected On-Site**

36-62-4

May 16, 2025

Complaint Partial

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach cooler salad cooler raw shell over shredded cheese. Chef moved raw shelled eggs to the lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at the bar pitcher brush in hand washing sink. Employee removed brush **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Mar 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water glass pitcher hand washing sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink near the dish washer area Operator replaced paper towels **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed from door handle on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in hand washing sink on cook line. Items removed from the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to the ice machine Paper towels replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Light not functioning. Two lights above dishwasher.

36-62-4

May 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gravy tempt at 115 degrees had been taking off heat. Chef brought temperature back up to 167 on stove top. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Food stored on floor raw chicken breast in metal pan sitting on the floor in walk-in cooler. Employee picked raw chicken off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - White Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed water bottle on cook line prep table. Employee moved water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was L'incontro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at L'incontro on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at L'incontro?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at L'incontro.

How does L'incontro compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?

L'incontro most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Wales average of 90.

Has L'incontro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at L'incontro have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at L'incontro 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 L'incontro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, L'incontro is inspected around three times per year on average.

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