The Patio Lakeland

850 S Tennessee Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801
American
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2024
61
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at The Patio Lakeland, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 19, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

The Patio Lakeland's latest score of 61 falls below the Lakeland average of 86. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer
22-02-4
90
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
May 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 17, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemicals stored over plastic cup. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Tomato paste in reachin cooler **Warning**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Exp 2/1/22 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Email operator **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Herb goat mixture dated 2/3 **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen area **Warning**
36-36-4
41
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Patio Lakeland last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Patio Lakeland on file is from Nov 19, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does The Patio Lakeland compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

The Patio Lakeland most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has The Patio Lakeland's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Patio Lakeland 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 Patio Lakeland inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Patio Lakeland is inspected around three times per year on average.