The Far Corner Kitchen

943 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33801
American
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited The Far Corner Kitchen six times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “ready-to-eat”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Lakeland restaurant, which scores around 86. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several cooked items in reachin cooler, not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment and tables with food debris and grease buildup.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On prep table
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach in freezer with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf above prep table stored with food. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
74
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Air fresher stored next to seasoning on cart in kitchen
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Several items sitting on top of hand washing sink in kitchen
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several foods in Reachin cooler Cooked rice and cooked meats.
02C-02-5
70
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
82
Nov 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Aug 22, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Far Corner Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Far Corner Kitchen on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Far Corner Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Far Corner Kitchen.

How does The Far Corner Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

The Far Corner Kitchen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has The Far Corner Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Far Corner Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Far Corner Kitchen 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 Far Corner Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Far Corner Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.