Texas Cattle Company

735 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 338015038

Steakhouse

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Texas Cattle Company has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 11, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Lakeland restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Box sitting on top of cut lettuce in kitchen. manager had box moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-02-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); dang bang sauce (45F - Cold Holding); Beef (45F - Cold Holding); Beef (45F - Cold Holding); **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back kitchen sink block with chair and mop bucket. manager moved items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Broccoli in walk-in cooler. Manager covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-12-5

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 45F Pork44F Inside the drawers at the pit station. The prod was moved to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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. Establishment has a plan; however all the product is not Ava to execute.

11-27-4

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

10-20-4

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Oct 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned. Chill stick stored on walk-in freezer.

22-11-5

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reachin cooler dessert case reads 80 F.

05-05-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in walk-in cooler. Operator replace paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Light blue liquid and purple liquids. Operator labeled spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Open employee drink in walk-in cooler. Operator removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-02-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Bar area knife stored under drain mats. operator moved knife. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Jun 23, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Texas Cattle Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Texas Cattle Company on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Texas Cattle Company?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Texas Cattle Company.

How does Texas Cattle Company compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Texas Cattle Company most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Texas Cattle Company's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Texas Cattle Company have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Texas Cattle Company 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 Texas Cattle Company inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Texas Cattle Company is inspected around three times per year on average.

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