Sayles Proteus

907 N 2 St, Lake Wales, FL 33853
American
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Sayles Proteus, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 24, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Sayles Proteus' latest score of 86 falls below the Lake Wales average of 90. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. SAYLES PROTEUS
53A-01-7
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
86
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over three compartment sink. Operator moved fly tape to another area. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning one of two not functioning at Hood vent. Operator replaced the light bulb. **Corrected On-Site**
36-62-4
90
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Mar 6, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Had quaternary strips. Needs chlorine strips.
16-32-5
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sayles Proteus last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sayles Proteus on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Sayles Proteus compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?

Sayles Proteus most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Wales average of 90.

Has Sayles Proteus' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sayles Proteus 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 Sayles Proteus inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sayles Proteus is inspected around two times per year on average.