Staybridge Suites - Lakeland West

3855 Don Emerson Dr, Lakeland, FL 33811

American

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Staybridge Suites - Lakeland West has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 4, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Lakeland restaurant scores 86. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade at the end of the prep table in the kitchen.

22-02-4

Oct 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. A gallon of 2% reduced fat milk inside the3 door reach in cooler in the kitchen.

02C-03-5

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in the wall next to the oven

36-24-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Foam plates inside the storage closet.

25-05-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of waffle mix. Inside the storage closet.

08B-38-4

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Located at the end of the prep table in the kitchen area. The can opener was removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink is blocked by the door being propped open. Adjustments was made to how wide the door was open. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Mia Dunkley 5-14-2015 ServSafe. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the kitchen. Paper towels was replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples at the breakfast buffet washed; but not wrapped. The apples was removed to be wrapped. I explained the the person in charge they could post a sign stating the apples are not washed; therefore the responsibility would be on the customer. **Corrective Action Taken**

08B-15-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. In the kitchen area next to the reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

May 1, 2023

Routine - Food

6 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bags of cooked chicken and pork in reach in cooler with no date **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-01: **Time Extended**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-01: **Time Extended**

11-27-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart and cases of coffee on ground blocking hand sink. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-01: **Time Extended**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jennifer Riggs **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-01: Certification not available. Test scheduled for May 10th or 11th **Admin Complaint**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-01: **Time Extended**

31B-02-4

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 2023-05-01: **Time Extended**

11-26-1

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. In kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-01: **Time Extended**

51-11-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-01: **Time Extended**

51-18-6

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Staybridge Suites - Lakeland West last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Staybridge Suites - Lakeland West on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Staybridge Suites - Lakeland West?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Staybridge Suites - Lakeland West.

How does Staybridge Suites - Lakeland West compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Staybridge Suites - Lakeland West most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Staybridge Suites - Lakeland West's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Staybridge Suites - Lakeland West have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Staybridge Suites - Lakeland West 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 Staybridge Suites - Lakeland West inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Staybridge Suites - Lakeland West is inspected roughly once per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Papa Ritos Mexican Food

5385 Florida Ave S

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Lakeland → American restaurants in Florida → American restaurants in Lakeland