Lovebird - Almost Famous Chicken

199 6 St Nw, Winter Haven, FL 33881

American

Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Lovebird - Almost Famous Chicken has been inspected four times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 13, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.

“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Winter Haven restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 13, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on stainless interior shield , manager cleaned shield. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris, and dust. Observed on table at bird station. Manager cleaned table. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Jul 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

35A-02-7

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher touching soiled dishes while wearing gloves then clean dishes no glove change or hand wash. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.

12A-13-4

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in ware washing area.

35A-02-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hotel pan of chicken tenders 45f in stand up reach in cooler in back hallway of kitchen. Employees added bags of ice. Tenders retested at 41f **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed several employees with watches.

13-07-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard.

13-04-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several clean dishes in ware washing area.

24-08-4

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Employee removed Racks of bread stored underneath bug zapper in ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site**

35B-02-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Employee removed Bucket stored next to ready to eat chicken on cook line **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee put clothes in bucket On cook line.

21-12-4

Aug 6, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand sinks on cook line and in prep area. Operator refilled paper towels.**Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in prep area. Operator refilled soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lovebird - Almost Famous Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lovebird - Almost Famous Chicken on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lovebird - Almost Famous Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lovebird - Almost Famous Chicken.

How does Lovebird - Almost Famous Chicken compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

Lovebird - Almost Famous Chicken most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Winter Haven average of 89.

Has Lovebird - Almost Famous Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lovebird - Almost Famous Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lovebird - Almost Famous Chicken 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 Lovebird - Almost Famous Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lovebird - Almost Famous Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.

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