Vegetation

1439 E Gary Rd, Lakeland, FL 33801

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Vegetation has been inspected six times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 6, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Vegetation's 78 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 6, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

22-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid by 3 compartment sink. manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Under prep table on floor.

21-38-4

May 29, 2025

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk-in cooler

08B-38-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Coffee station

24-18-4

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk container in walk-in cooler stored on floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of food containers store on floor in stockroom

25-05-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Coffee area.

24-18-4

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing cake holder in hand washing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel on clean dish rack. Manager removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Towels under and top of washed lettuce

21-05-5

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. Tomato Bisque in self service case. manager printed labels and placed on containers. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Boxes of gloves stored directing under chemicals. Manager moved glove to above chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Apr 6, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathrooms

32-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vegetation last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vegetation on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vegetation?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Vegetation.

How does Vegetation compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Vegetation most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Vegetation's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vegetation have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vegetation 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 Vegetation inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vegetation is inspected around two times per year on average.

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