The Depot & Rooftop Bar

630 Bonnet Springs Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The Depot & Rooftop Bar nine times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 23, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “single-service articles improperly stored” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Lakeland restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cookline. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Gallon jugs stored in back room. moved to stockroom **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler at ice cream station . Manager cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Reach in freezer with ice cream , bagged bread , cookies, flavored syrups, and single service items stored in mechanical room. AC ducks exposed in mechanical room.

51-16-7

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. At salad bar **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pans single service on rack. Manager inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

25-05-4

Apr 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dicer manager placed in dish room **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cookline employee replaced bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Catering pans. Employee inverted pans **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle in bar area. Manager asked employee to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoops in ice cream area. Manager removed scoop from water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Oct 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Carrots in bottom hand washing sink on front line.

31A-11-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor.

21-44-1

Jun 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 13, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Depot & Rooftop Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Depot & Rooftop Bar on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Depot & Rooftop Bar?

Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Depot & Rooftop Bar.

How does The Depot & Rooftop Bar compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

The Depot & Rooftop Bar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has The Depot & Rooftop Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Depot & Rooftop Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Depot & Rooftop Bar 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 The Depot & Rooftop Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Depot & Rooftop Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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