Sorrel Bistro

1560 Town Center Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803

African

Last inspected: Oct 18, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Sorrel Bistro three times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 18, 2023. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Sorrel Bistro dates to Oct 18, 2023.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to four violations per visit.

Compared to other Lakeland restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over a container of garlic inside the side by side reach in cooler. The eggs were removed. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Across from the 3 compartment sink. The manager provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of Rouges potatoes on the floors next to the side by side stainless refrigerator near the back door. Potatoes was removed from off the floors. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Light not functioning. Dishwasher area.

36-62-4

Mar 29, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended**

11-26-1

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: **Time Extended**

53B-13-5

Aug 26, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sorrel Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sorrel Bistro on file is from Oct 18, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Sorrel Bistro compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Sorrel Bistro most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Sorrel Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sorrel Bistro have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sorrel Bistro means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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