The Brunch Box
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2022, The Brunch Box has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 17, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to other Lakeland restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server placed dirty dishes in buspan in dishroom, and returned to service station without washing hands
12A-02-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Mouth wash above prep shelf with slicer.
41-07-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dishroom
31B-02-4
67
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reachin cooler doors and gasket with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Buildup of grease on several walls in back kitcken
36-27-5
82
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Observed can opener with debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwaves, reachin cooler and freezers in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwaves, reachin cooler and freezers in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
86
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwaves, reachin cooler and freezers in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
74
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turned hot water on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwaves
23-24-4
86
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook change gloves after cracking shelled eggs but did not wash hands. Explained correct process to employee and observed employee washing hands after cracking eggs prior to replacing gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomatoes at 48F. Operator placed tomatoes in freezer. Temperature went down to 43F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Build up of debris on and around the handle of ice machine.
23-24-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet on mop sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a build up of grease and debris on grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed build up of grease and debris on floor behind grill.
36-73-4
61
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. By mop sink.
41-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage gravy 121F in stream table. Operator is reheating gravy. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Buildup of grease behind grill and fryers. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave and reachin cooler on cooklne
23-24-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Water bottles being refilled with water for grill.
25-32-4
58
Oct 10, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Brunch Box last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Brunch Box on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Brunch Box?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Brunch Box.
How does The Brunch Box compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
The Brunch Box most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.
Has The Brunch Box's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Brunch Box have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Brunch Box 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 The Brunch Box inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Brunch Box is inspected around three times per year on average.
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