Publix Super Markets Corporate Cafeteria

3300 Airport Rd, Lakeland, FL 33811

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Publix Super Markets Corporate Cafeteria five times, with records going back to 2023. Publix Super Markets Corporate Cafeteria was last inspected on Dec 10, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “dented/rusted cans present” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Lakeland restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Harvest of Eden can of Fruit Cocktail. Inside a reach in cooler. The manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

01B-01-4

Jun 5, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.pans in the prep area.

24-08-4

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Apr 10, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed one dying insect on floor in dry storage. Manager eradicated and clean and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**

35A-09-4

High Priority - Dented can of cream of celery present. See stop sale.

01B-01-4

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. Manager stated they are held off site and was unable to provide proof. Discussed electronic verification as well.emailed handout to manager **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Damaged food not properly segregated. Observed can of cream of celery soup stored with un-dented cans. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**

08B-20-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Publix Super Markets Corporate Cafeteria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Publix Super Markets Corporate Cafeteria on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Publix Super Markets Corporate Cafeteria?

Across the inspection record, “dented/rusted cans present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Publix Super Markets Corporate Cafeteria.

How does Publix Super Markets Corporate Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Publix Super Markets Corporate Cafeteria most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Publix Super Markets Corporate Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Publix Super Markets Corporate Cafeteria have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Publix Super Markets Corporate Cafeteria 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 Publix Super Markets Corporate Cafeteria inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Publix Super Markets Corporate Cafeteria is inspected around two times per year on average.

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