Tanner's Lakeside

1006 S Lake Howard Dr, Winter Haven, FL 33880

American

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Tanner's Lakeside, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Tanner's Lakeside scores about where you'd expect for a Winter Haven restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 13, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook prepping raw shrimp **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed, location cook line **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Oct 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Melinda expire 2024

53B-14-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on dry storage food box. Operator removed jacket **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line

13-03-4

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses in the server station , operator removed from the floor **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-14-5

Basic - Ice buildup in-walk-in freezer at door entrance step in.

14-69-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line, operator removed from and sanitize area. **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At the bar in beer cooler

29-49-6

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor tile broken in the bar area.

36-17-5

Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. In server station area. Employee removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

10-14-5

Dec 27, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cutting beef The cook placed on restraint **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Half full box of Breadsticks. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At the bar Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Allison F Rollins 12/20/18 and Warren Gay

53A-03-7

Basic - Scoop handle in hash. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Jun 16, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tanner's Lakeside last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tanner's Lakeside on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tanner's Lakeside?

Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tanner's Lakeside.

How does Tanner's Lakeside compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

Tanner's Lakeside most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Winter Haven average of 88.

Has Tanner's Lakeside's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tanner's Lakeside have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tanner's Lakeside 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 Tanner's Lakeside inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tanner's Lakeside is inspected around three times per year on average.

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