Lip Smacking Good

550 E Main St, Bartow, FL 33830

American

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Lip Smacking Good has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 20, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which Lip Smacking Good's 78 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2024

50-17-3

Jul 31, 2023

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. No advisory on breakfast menu- eggs, or lunch menu- burgers **Warning**

02B-01-5

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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked collard greens made yesterday not dated. Manager dated product **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Benjamin Johnson **Warning**

53A-01-7

Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine **Warning**

22-20-5

Feb 2, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lip Smacking Good last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lip Smacking Good on file is from Nov 20, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Lip Smacking Good compare to other restaurants in Bartow?

Lip Smacking Good most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Bartow average of 87.

Has Lip Smacking Good's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lip Smacking Good have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lip Smacking Good 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 Lip Smacking Good inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lip Smacking Good is inspected around two times per year on average.

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