The Lake House Kitchen 4

695 Ave K Sw, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Other
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, The Lake House Kitchen 4 has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 17, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

Restaurants in Winter Haven average 88, so The Lake House Kitchen 4 trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 73F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: 73F **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: 70F **Admin Complaint**
27-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Hot water 73F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: 73F **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: 70F **Admin Complaint**
27-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
78
Dec 9, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Hot water 73F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: 73F **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 73F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: 73F **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: **Time Extended**
50-04-4
78
Dec 8, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Hot water 73F **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 73F **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**
50-04-4
78
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Operator removed utensils **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-14-4
82
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Nov 29, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Lake House Kitchen 4 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Lake House Kitchen 4 on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does The Lake House Kitchen 4 compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

The Lake House Kitchen 4 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Haven average of 88.

Has The Lake House Kitchen 4's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Lake House Kitchen 4 have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Lake House Kitchen 4 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 Lake House Kitchen 4 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Lake House Kitchen 4 is inspected around three times per year on average.