Northside Asian Kitchen

6737 Us Hwy 98N, Lakeland, FL 33810

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Northside Asian Kitchen appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 22, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up four times.

Restaurants in Lakeland average 85, so Northside Asian Kitchen trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over containers of sauce in walk in cooler, employee removed chicken from top of container. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked pork in to go bag in walk in cooler.

14-31-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in oven on cooks line.

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on sides of cook line equipment.

23-03-4

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed improper chlorine for laundry. Operator replaced with proper chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

22-48-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of chicken on floor in walk in freezer.

08B-38-4

Mar 31, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer shortening on floor next to chest freezer, operator removed shortening from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Nov 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over sauce in walk-in cooler.

08A-05-6

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of onions on dry storage area.

08B-38-4

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed on cookline, operator replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken at room temperature thawing, Operator placed chicken in container with cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Nov 21, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2023 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in rice cooker.

14-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on floor at front counter.

08B-38-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in flip top unit on cookline.

22-16-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in standing water.

06-01-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter and on cookline counter.

21-12-4

Sep 12, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on tan board on cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on tan board on cookline. **Time Extended**

14-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Northside Asian Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Northside Asian Kitchen on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Northside Asian Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Northside Asian Kitchen.

How does Northside Asian Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Northside Asian Kitchen most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Northside Asian Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Northside Asian Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Northside Asian Kitchen 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 Northside Asian Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Northside Asian Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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