Vampire Penguin Lakeland

216 E Pine St, Lakeland, FL 33801
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 30, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about two violations before that.

Vampire Penguin Lakeland's latest score of 100 sits above the Lakeland average of 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 23, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Operator applied for license and is pending fixes to provisos on approved plan review application for layout. **Warning**
50-08-7
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in dry storage room, Exposed ceiling with AC unit, duct work, and exposed wiring. Area has reach in freezer. **Warning**
36-37-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vampire Penguin Lakeland last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vampire Penguin Lakeland on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Vampire Penguin Lakeland compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Vampire Penguin Lakeland most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Vampire Penguin Lakeland's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Vampire Penguin Lakeland have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vampire Penguin Lakeland means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.