Polk Museum of Art

800 E Palmetto St, Lakeland, FL 33801
Other
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Polk Museum of Art stretching back to 2023. On Mar 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Lakeland average 85, so Polk Museum of Art is doing better than most peers. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

8
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager refilled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only food handler card expired in 2022. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. On dry storage shelf. **Warning**
14-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. High temp dish machine not currently being used, only temped at 87f. Manager stated the wash rinse and sanitize with three comp sink. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Last copy of inspection report. Last inspection in binder from 2022. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed multiple opened employee drinks in reach in freezers. **Warning**
12B-13-4
61
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
90
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Polk Museum of Art last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Polk Museum of Art on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Polk Museum of Art?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Polk Museum of Art.

How does Polk Museum of Art compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Polk Museum of Art most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Polk Museum of Art's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Polk Museum of Art have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Polk Museum of Art 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 Polk Museum of Art inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Polk Museum of Art is inspected around three times per year on average.