Schalamar Creek Caddy Shack Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Schalamar Creek Caddy Shack Restaurant has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 24, 2026. 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 four violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Lakeland average 86, so Schalamar Creek Caddy Shack Restaurant trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid spray bottle in dining room. Manager labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris under soda machine. manager had employee clean under soda machine. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Storage room next to bar
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above marketable in kitchen. Employee discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
78
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
86
Apr 15, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pot Roast 3/22 Corned beef 3/27 Mashed potatoes 3/22 Green beans 3/24 Corn 3/22 Beef and rice 3/22
02C-01-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sterno stored on top of gloves and single use pans in stockroom
41-10-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By ice machine Manager replaced the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensils on counter
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of pudding on floor in stockroom
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cookline
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Several walking cooler
12B-13-4
47
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Utensils on prep table on cookline.
24-18-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door
10-20-4
90
Jul 20, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine Slicer
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By ice machine
31B-03-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. utensils stored in dirty containers on prep table.
24-06-4
78
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Sep 8, 2022
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 7 live flies under dishmachine counter 5 live flies under hand washing in bar area **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken next to raw beef in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 7 rodent dropping under dishroom counter **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap stored on floor shelf. Operator moved soap to chemical shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Dishroom **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head **Warning**
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Dishroom **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between wall and 3-compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pretzel in stored closet. Walk-in freezer cases on floor. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning**
35B-03-4
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. Cinnamon rolls front case **Warning**
02D-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Schalamar Creek Caddy Shack Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Schalamar Creek Caddy Shack Restaurant on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Schalamar Creek Caddy Shack Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Schalamar Creek Caddy Shack Restaurant.
How does Schalamar Creek Caddy Shack Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Schalamar Creek Caddy Shack Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.
Has Schalamar Creek Caddy Shack Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Schalamar Creek Caddy Shack Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Schalamar Creek Caddy Shack 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 Schalamar Creek Caddy Shack Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Schalamar Creek Caddy Shack Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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