Sweet Cup Cafe 1

1401 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Sweet Cup Cafe 1 appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

“Operating with an expired division of hotels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Lakeland restaurant, which scores around 86. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eats chopped vegetables in reachin cooler.

08A-05-6

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2026

50-17-3

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cookline

10-20-4

Jul 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed squirt bottle at front counter, employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers in hand sink , employee removed containers. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reachin cooler door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Gasket on reachin cooler door in disrepair. **Time Extended**

14-11-5

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Reachin cooler using to Togo bag to stored beef

14-31-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in cheese

14-01-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen area

31B-04-4

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. bathroom. operator replaced the towels **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bathroom Operator replaced soap **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above the mop sink

36-36-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris on floor behind cooking equipment and under shelving

36-73-4

Jun 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Apr 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/23 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/23 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

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. Emailed operator. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended**

11-27-4

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. Emailed operator - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: **Time Extended**

11-26-1

Sep 16, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/1/22 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**

31B-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 - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Bulk sugar **Warning**

02D-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink on prep table. **Warning**

12B-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweet Cup Cafe 1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweet Cup Cafe 1 on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sweet Cup Cafe 1?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sweet Cup Cafe 1.

How does Sweet Cup Cafe 1 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Sweet Cup Cafe 1 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Sweet Cup Cafe 1's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sweet Cup Cafe 1 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sweet Cup Cafe 1 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 Sweet Cup Cafe 1 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sweet Cup Cafe 1 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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