Winners Circle Sportsbar and Grill
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Winners Circle Sportsbar and Grill, the earliest from 2022. Winners Circle Sportsbar and Grill was last inspected on Apr 24, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Among Lakeland restaurants, the typical score is 86; Winners Circle Sportsbar and Grill is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At the end of the cook line to the left. By the beverage station entrance into the kitchen.
36-24-5
95
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Next to The 3 compartment sink next to the walk in cooler. Water was turned on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Stainless panel.
14-34-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line.
23-03-4
82
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Metal panel in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Pitted. **Time Extended**
14-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers soiled with grease buildup. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Soiled **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Metal panel in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
14-34-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers soiled with grease buildup. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Floors under the coolers in the bar area. **Warning**
36-27-5
74
Jul 2, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Dec 20, 2023
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Large Carbon dioxide tanks in use and 2 small tanks. Tanks were secured. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Small tanks not secured. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under the dishwasher area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Soiled **Time Extended**
36-27-5
90
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects near the beverage sprayer nozzles in the bar area. See comment section. Spoke with Supervisor.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by empty hot sauce container. The containers was removed. Hand washing sink by the 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Large Carbon dioxide tanks in use and 2 small tanks. Tanks were secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under the dishwasher area.
36-27-5
67
Feb 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 10ppm chlorine. Manager in process of setting up three compartment sink
22-41-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed copy to manager
03F-10-5
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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bags of brown sugar stored in hand sink. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained, fryer baskets soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink
31B-02-4
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 - Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing panels on reach in freezer door
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed excessive grease and food debris under cook line equipment and fryers
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under fryers
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excessive grease build up on fryers and flat top.
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On cook line
14-20-4
37
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed fryer baskets encrusted with debris Soiled cutting boards
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer that had duct tape on the doors, fan guard missing, door panel missing.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed excessive grease and food buildup
36-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In dish area
36-17-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system, and some are damaged
14-42-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed excessive grease build up on hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Observed very slow draining water in handwash sink next to dish sink
29-20-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By fryers and dish area
36-27-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Winners Circle Sportsbar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Winners Circle Sportsbar and Grill on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Winners Circle Sportsbar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Winners Circle Sportsbar and Grill.
How does Winners Circle Sportsbar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Winners Circle Sportsbar and Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.
Has Winners Circle Sportsbar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Winners Circle Sportsbar and Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Winners Circle Sportsbar and Grill 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 Winners Circle Sportsbar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Winners Circle Sportsbar and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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