Uncle Nicks Bagels and Subs
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
78
Score
Uncle Nicks Bagels and Subs has been inspected nine times since 2022. Uncle Nicks Bagels and Subs was last inspected on Mar 18, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “displayed food not properly protected” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Lakeland restaurants (averaging 85), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Ciabatta bread on top of the display case for donuts on the front counter not covered. An employee bagged each loaf of bread. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Inside the walk-in cooler.
38-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Bakery boxes.
25-06-4
78
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled . Located at the end of the prep table in the dishwasher area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in the deli area blocked by a garbage can and a broom. Both items were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Clear plastic measuring cup inside a hand washing sink in the bakery area. Cup was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. A case of plastic cutlery under the shelf in the hallway. Product was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
70
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Food on the floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed food from the floor in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Operator inverted silverware. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
90
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the reach in cooler door at the sandwich station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Soiled **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White bulk containers in the bakery. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Two containers not labeled. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
90
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in the bagel station on the conveyer belt. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in the bakery blocked by a cooling rack. The rack was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Black forks, knives,and spoons next to the reach in cooler. **Warning**
25-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White bulk containers in the bakery. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee bathroom in the bakery. Door is not sel closing. **Warning**
32-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn. Sandwich station. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All hand washing sinks. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the reach in cooler door at the sandwich station. **Warning**
23-03-4
55
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled at the end of the prep table next to the 3 compartment sink. Removed to be washed,rinsed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in the hand washing sink in the kitchen next to the large flip top reach in cooler.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Need quaternary test kit has chlorine test kits.
16-32-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container inside a stockpot of marinara sauce inside the walk in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of Primizia tomatoes next to the walk in cooler. Operator removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Greek pasta salad, caprese salad, macaroni salad, pork cutlets,chicken cutlets inside the display case in the lobby. operator provided the correct labeling. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4
Basic - Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has ineffective hair restraint. Employee is wearing a hat ; however his hair is very bushy and not restrained under the hat. Spoke with the operator on more effective methods like a hair net or putting the hair in a ponytail. **Corrective Action Taken**
13-10-4
61
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed ciabatta breads on top of deli counter. Manager moved breads to back of kitchen. Discussed bagging them and /or having one for display pourposes **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
86
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed uncovered speed rack with bagels next to customer self serve coffee station that would allow for cross contamination. Manager covered rack **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
02D-03-4
67
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold Make line: cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); roasted red peppers (48F - Cold Holding). Manager called for service and iced down product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Cheese cakes in display case. **Warning**
02D-02-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Uncle Nicks Bagels and Subs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Uncle Nicks Bagels and Subs on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Uncle Nicks Bagels and Subs?
Across the inspection record, “displayed food not properly protected” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Uncle Nicks Bagels and Subs.
How does Uncle Nicks Bagels and Subs compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Uncle Nicks Bagels and Subs most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.
Has Uncle Nicks Bagels and Subs' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Uncle Nicks Bagels and Subs have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Uncle Nicks Bagels and Subs 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 Uncle Nicks Bagels and Subs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Uncle Nicks Bagels and Subs is inspected around three times per year on average.
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