The Purple Onion Deli & Grill

316 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801

American

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The Purple Onion Deli & Grill appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 12, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up five times.

Compared to other Lakeland restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/01/26

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored on sheet pan with ready to eat portioned dressing. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on soda machine in dining room.

22-02-4

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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

22-02-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cookline

22-08-4

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24

50-17-3

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

22-02-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned microwave

22-08-4

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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

22-02-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Front counter

51-11-4

Apr 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/23 Operator payment made **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

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

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing red pull tab in hand washing sink.

31A-11-4

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. Emailed operator **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

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 **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents above reaching cooler

36-34-5

Nov 14, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator has chlorine test strips and using quat sanitizer.

16-32-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of bleach in simple green

41-17-4

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood filters above the stove

36-50-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Purple Onion Deli & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Purple Onion Deli & Grill on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Purple Onion Deli & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Purple Onion Deli & Grill.

How does The Purple Onion Deli & Grill compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

The Purple Onion Deli & Grill most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has The Purple Onion Deli & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Purple Onion Deli & Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Purple Onion Deli & Grill 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 Purple Onion Deli & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Purple Onion Deli & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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