Phase III

118 E Crystal Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853
Other
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Phase III nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 20, 2026. 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 one violation each.

Looking across the full record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Lake Wales restaurant scores 90. The record reflects steady performance over time.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up on the drying wrack, operator inverted utensils and silverware. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
95
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tanks in the corner of front counter bar. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
95
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Interior of mini oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
95
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed one from 2021. Displayed 2024.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At bar area. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
90
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach reach in freezer by the bottom shelf. Employee wash, rinse and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At the bar by the tv. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current License was displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles on the floor in walk-in cooler. Employee placed off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
78
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned area: wash, rinse, and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on the bar.
29-49-6
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Phase III last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Phase III on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Phase III?

Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Phase III.

How does Phase III compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?

Phase III most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Wales average of 90.

Has Phase III's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Phase III have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Phase III 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 Phase III inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Phase III is inspected around three times per year on average.