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Reececliff Restaurant

940 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 338031153
American
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Reececliff Restaurant has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 13, 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.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to the broader Lakeland restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher is soiled with debris.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the prep sink near the walk in cooler.
24-08-4
90
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system above the stove. **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shoves inside the upright reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. **Warning**
14-33-4
82
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Sep 4, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee plated bacon with he bare hands. We had the employee to wash her hands and explained to her to use gloves. I explained to the operator about Alternative Operating Procedures. (AOP) as an option. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided a copy. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket is soiled on the flat top reach in freezer between the stove and fryers.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet blue wiping cloth stored on the cutting board on the salad reach in cooler. The wiping cloth was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
74
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf above the 2 compartment sink.
24-08-4
95
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided a copy by email. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of potatoes. Potatoes removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Observed low hot and cold water pressure at hand sink in kitchen
27-19-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Banana breads displayed at front counter. Manager put breads in cooler to be handed to customers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
74
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag and jacket on packaged jellies in server station. Removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked Cups in server station
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gaskets torn on salad make table
14-10-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Banana bread at front counter by register
02D-03-4
Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Reececliff Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Reececliff Restaurant on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Reececliff Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Reececliff Restaurant.

How does Reececliff Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Reececliff Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Reececliff Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Reececliff Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Reececliff 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 Reececliff Restaurant inspected?

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

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