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S & L Restaurant

2915 S Combee Rd, Lakeland, FL 33803
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Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, S & L Restaurant has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 25, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Employee with no hair restraint while engaging” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

S & L Restaurant's latest score of 82 falls below the Lakeland average of 86. The record reflects steady performance over time.

10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1, 2026
50-17-3
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line.
13-03-4
82
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled. Can opener on the end of the prep table under the fryers.
22-02-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Stainless spoons inside a gray caddy on the front counter not stored with the handles presented first.
24-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking food on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
82
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. In the dry storage area.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking food on the cook line.
13-03-4
90
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2014
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. A carton of eggs over a container of tuna salad inside the side by side reach in cooler across from the cook line. The eggs was relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pot of eggs in the hand washing sink in the kitchen. The pot was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade at the end of the prep table near the microwave.
22-02-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Peeled hard boiled eggs on a white cloth on counter space to the right of the hand washing sink.
21-05-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Gray purse on shelf next to cases of Dr. Pepper in the dry storage area off from the dining area.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line.
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On the shelf near the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. White interior panel.
22-20-5
47
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
78
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2023 **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
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 - 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.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
67
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Expired 5/8/22 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: Schedule for 7/25/23. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was S & L Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at S & L Restaurant on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at S & L Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at S & L Restaurant.

How does S & L Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

S & L Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has S & L Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at S & L Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at S & L 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 S & L Restaurant inspected?

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

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