Pdq
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Pdq has eight inspections in the public record. On Nov 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
“Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Among Lakeland restaurants, the typical score is 86; Pdq is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dishwasher area.
36-17-5
95
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken tenders 48F on the utility cart across from the fryers. The product was on ice ; however the ice was not enough to properly cool the product. Ice was added to cover all the product. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher is soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black aprons on the rack with the beverage syrup. The aprons was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area.
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on the table next to the hand washing sink,where the chest style freezers in the prep area.
22-08-4
70
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hummus (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar jack (47F - Cold Holding); Mac n cheese (47F) inside the assemble station in the kitchen. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Crispy chicken breast. The product was discarded. No written plan Provided the manager with A Time As A Public Health Control Application. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 117F assembly station. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. hummus (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar jack (47F - Cold Holding); Mac n cheese (47F) Assembly station. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100 ppm. 300 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic storage containers on the shelf in the dishwasher area. The pans was separated to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-08-4
50
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: manager is in process of getting certificate from other store **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles are in disrepair. In dish area by floor grate **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: Repairs currentlyin process **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
36-17-5
86
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cook make line sliced tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (68F - Cold Holding); Poultry (60F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (60F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (68F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line cold holding unit: sliced tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (68F - Cold Holding); Poultry (60F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (60F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (68F - Cold Holding) Stop sale issued. Discussed time as a public health control or icing product until unit is serviced **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In back prep room. Manager refilled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles are in disrepair. In dish area by floor grate **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warmer units had accumulated food debris and grease **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cook make line **Warning**
29-49-6
52
Jan 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of sugar. Manager labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on prep table. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pdq last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pdq on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pdq?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pdq.
How does Pdq compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Pdq most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.
Has Pdq's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pdq have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pdq 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 Pdq inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pdq is inspected around two times per year on average.
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