Peking House Restaurant

2411 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 338033856

Chinese

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Peking House Restaurant has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Feb 19, 2026, 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 held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

Peking House Restaurant's latest score of 78 falls below the Lakeland average of 85. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled. Located at the end of the prep table near the hand washing sink in the kitchen. The can opener was removed to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - Bathroom not conveniently located and accessible to employees. Bathroom not being used except storing cleaning supplies. No products distributed to customers.

32-19-4

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

36-06-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of onion inside the walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Walk in cooler.

36-06-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all cooking equipment. Fryers, grills, rice cookers.

23-03-4

Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 15, 2024

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

16-23-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of dessert toppings. Dry storage area.

08B-38-4

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Eggs over cabbage inside the walk in cooler. Operator had an employee to relocate the cabbage. Raw chicken over ready to cooked chicken. Inside the walk in cooler. The product was relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. General chicken,wontons inside the side by side reach in cooler near the back door.

02C-02-5

Basic - Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. Ice bin in the service area white tubing in ice being served in the drinks.

14-18-4

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Inside the walk in cooler. Wall on the side of the cook line.

36-06-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in cutting chicken on the prep table across from the dishwasher area.

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on the floor inside the walk in cooler. Dessert toppings in the dry storage area in the kitchen by the side door near South Florida Avenue.

08B-38-4

Apr 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 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. Tested at 10ppm. Manager got new test strips and re ran machine. Tested at 50ppm

22-41-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on cook line

22-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of oil and sauces stored on floor

08B-38-4

Jan 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Peking House Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Peking House Restaurant on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Peking House Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Peking House Restaurant.

How does Peking House Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Peking House Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Peking House Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Peking House Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Peking House Restaurant 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 Peking House Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Peking House Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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