Pat's Tavern

618 N Wabash Ave, Lakeland, FL 33815
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Pat's Tavern has six inspections in the public record. Pat's Tavern was last inspected on Feb 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Lakeland restaurants, the typical score is 86; Pat's Tavern is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
90
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can Opener
22-02-4
90
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
22-02-4
90
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
31B-05-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
86
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/23 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar area has bucket in hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
78
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pat's Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pat's Tavern on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pat's Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pat's Tavern.

How does Pat's Tavern compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Pat's Tavern most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Pat's Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pat's Tavern have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pat's Tavern 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 Pat's Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pat's Tavern is inspected around two times per year on average.