The Joinery

640 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801

American

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, The Joinery has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 24, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

The Joinery's latest score is in line with the Lakeland average of 86. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knives stored in hand washing sink in the bar area.

31A-11-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on the bar. Employee moved towel

21-12-4

Jul 31, 2025

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Replaced soap **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by ice machine

31B-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice chutes on soda machine

23-03-4

May 29, 2025

Complaint Partial

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed. 2 flying insects in the dishwasher / prep area hub.

35A-02-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The hub area. The paper towels was replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knives stored in the hand washing sink in the hub area. The knives was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in the middle door in the reach in cooler door.

14-11-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of the upright reach in coolers next to the 3 compartment sink.

36-22-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the reach in cooler is soiled with black build up.

23-03-4

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg white 66f

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine Ice chute

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda head of soda machine

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles in bar area with different mixers.

02D-01-5

Apr 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice chute in dining room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: Ice chutes in dining room soiled **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine **Warning**

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice chute in dining room **Warning**

23-03-4

Mar 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 51F Oatmilk 51F in drink area. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 4 spray bottle in back room not labeled

41-17-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda line on soda box system on floor in back room.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area and commissary area. Towels replaced **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents in main kitchen area above 3-compartment sink

36-34-5

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Left side of bar

29-17-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Joinery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Joinery on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Joinery?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Joinery.

How does The Joinery compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

The Joinery most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lakeland average of 86.

Has The Joinery's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Joinery 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 Joinery inspected?

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

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