Mojo Federal Swine & Spirits
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Mojo Federal Swine & Spirits has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 9, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up four times.
Compared to other Lakeland restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 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. Walk-in cooler raw fish over raw salmon. Employee stated the salmon is cooked to customer preference. Employee moved salmon to top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pickle and green in bottom of sink on cook line. Kitchen manager cleaned out sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Pebble ice machine **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda holster soiled with black debris in bar area.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Iced tea in service line
08B-12-5
64
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Green beans 70. manager placed in walk-in coolers for quick cool down **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. manager dump water from ice cream scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Ice machine Both
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dishroom
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda heads on soda machine.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walking cooler sauces. manager covered sauces **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
50
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Green beans 96F. The product was put in the cooler to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server touched her hair then presented food to customers. The manager had the employees to wash their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system over fryers.
36-62-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employees with wiping cloths on her clothes. The wiping cloths was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks was on a table at the expo window. The drinks was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher is soiled with debris.
16-21-4
61
Jul 11, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
64
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm operator replace sanitizer retest 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar area. Bar manager labeled spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handles with grease buildup.
23-24-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Left side of bar
29-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved tongs from stove handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on drawer in kitchen.
14-11-5
58
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
82
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both ice machines Can opener **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar area storing alcohol in hand washing sink. employee removed bottles **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand washing sink on cookline
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink in service line temp 83F Hand sink in dishroom temp 84F
27-16-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Both guns in bar area.
29-17-4
64
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen and dishroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen and dishroom **Time Extended**
36-02-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mojo Federal Swine & Spirits last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mojo Federal Swine & Spirits on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mojo Federal Swine & Spirits?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mojo Federal Swine & Spirits.
How does Mojo Federal Swine & Spirits compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Mojo Federal Swine & Spirits most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.
Has Mojo Federal Swine & Spirits' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mojo Federal Swine & Spirits have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mojo Federal Swine & Spirits means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Mojo Federal Swine & Spirits inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mojo Federal Swine & Spirits is inspected around two times per year on average.
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