MARKET CAFE

With 5 documented inspections, MARKET CAFE in LAKE WALES has achieved a 3.7/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

20 North Market Street

Florida, 33853

Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)

Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10945591

25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Operator removed box from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator dumped ice hand washing sink. Operator cleaned sink. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

Inspection Date: 2/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8846421

22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning
50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8790855

14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 1/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8538421

14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-74-7:Basic - One of of the Cold holding equipment not maintained in proper temperature. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Temperature 50 degrees.

Inspection Date: 10/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8389318

51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. On back dock. Employee secured tank. Corrected On-Site
14-11-5:Basic - Equipment reach in cooler not in use on back dock areas.