Sw Carribean Delights

5202 N Rd 98, Lakeland, FL 33809
African
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Sw Carribean Delights has been inspected six times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 18, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Sw Carribean Delights' latest score of 67 falls below the Lakeland average of 86. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
16-37-1
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen spoons in sink
31A-11-4
67
Dec 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of cooking oil on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed between equipment.
23-03-4
90
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on red board.
14-09-4
95
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in microwave.
22-08-4
95
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled debris observed on gaskets in flip top unit.
23-03-4
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sw Carribean Delights last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sw Carribean Delights on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sw Carribean Delights?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sw Carribean Delights.

How does Sw Carribean Delights compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Sw Carribean Delights most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Sw Carribean Delights' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sw Carribean Delights have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Sw Carribean Delights inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sw Carribean Delights is inspected around two times per year on average.