Stadium Pizza & Italian Grill
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
86
Score
Stadium Pizza & Italian Grill has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 18, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Lakeland restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Dishwasher area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: Water off **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handle to the hot water on the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: Handle broken **Time Extended**
29-08-4
86
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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 - No soap provided at handwash sink. Dishwasher area. Soap was replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Dishwasher area. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on the floor. Near kitchen entrance from the dining area. The boxes was removed. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handle to the hot water on the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. **Warning**
29-08-4
61
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area.
29-09-4
86
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelf across from the 3 door reach in freezer in the dishwasher area.
14-05-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Beverage with a straw inside the flip top reach in cooler across from the stove. Beverage was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Ceiling tile torn. Front counter/ bar area.
36-27-5
86
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Food stored on floor. Preparing a pot of marinara sauce with the pot on the floor. The pit was removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
95
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
35B-01-4
95
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on the floor on the side of the walk in cooler.
25-05-4
Basic - Handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area missing the handle for the hot water.
29-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Frozen Starbucks drink inside the 3 door reach in freezer across from the dishwasher area. Drink was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining the shelf for dry storage on shelf behind the dough mixer.
14-05-4
82
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major 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. Emailed instructions to person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 3 cooks and 1 sever working on site
53A-05-6
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. Emailed handouts to person in charge **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed canned olives, sliced deli turkey, American cheese, cooked pasta, marinara sauce and canned mushrooms in walk in cooler with no dates
02C-02-5
67
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented can present. See stop sale. Roasted red peppers **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw shelled eggs stored over tub of feta in walk in cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta, cut deli meats, cut melon, and cut lettuce not dated in walk in cooler **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Damaged food not properly segregated. Observed dented cans of roasted red peppers with other non dented cans. Person in charge moved the cansaway **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor in kitchen **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle with water on cook line. Person in charge labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Stadium Pizza & Italian Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Stadium Pizza & Italian Grill on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Stadium Pizza & Italian Grill?
Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Stadium Pizza & Italian Grill.
How does Stadium Pizza & Italian Grill compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Stadium Pizza & Italian Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lakeland average of 85.
Has Stadium Pizza & Italian Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Stadium Pizza & Italian Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Stadium Pizza & Italian Grill 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 Stadium Pizza & Italian Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Stadium Pizza & Italian Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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