Wabash Pizzeria and Ice Cream Company

217 N Wabash Ave, Lakeland, FL 33815

Italian

Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Wabash Pizzeria and Ice Cream Company has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Aug 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Wabash Pizzeria and Ice Cream Company's latest score of 82 falls below the Lakeland average of 85. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of all purpose unlabeled

41-17-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. 1/2 gal jugs stored on floor. Operator moved off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above hand washing sink in ice cream area.

36-36-4

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2025 Operator paid for licenses durning inspection. 248738820 confirmation number **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer Can opener

22-02-4

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. Cookie on front counter. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-03-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons in ice cream area. Manager inverted spoons. **Corrected On-Site**

24-18-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under handwashing sink in prep area leaking.

29-11-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager move ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Jul 2, 2024

Complaint Full

4 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced ham, diced turkey and sliced cheese

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach spray bottle. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back room. operator secured tanks. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups on floor. operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Mar 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Ice cream sugar cones on ice display case. operator moved sugar cones. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in ice cream area.

31B-04-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Under hand washing sink in ice cream area

36-24-5

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wabash Pizzeria and Ice Cream Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wabash Pizzeria and Ice Cream Company on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wabash Pizzeria and Ice Cream Company?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wabash Pizzeria and Ice Cream Company.

How does Wabash Pizzeria and Ice Cream Company compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Wabash Pizzeria and Ice Cream Company most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Wabash Pizzeria and Ice Cream Company's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wabash Pizzeria and Ice Cream Company have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wabash Pizzeria and Ice Cream Company 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 Wabash Pizzeria and Ice Cream Company inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wabash Pizzeria and Ice Cream Company is inspected around three times per year on average.

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