DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

BAHIA BOWLS ACAI CAFE

With 5 inspections documented, BAHIA BOWLS ACAI CAFE maintains a 4.2/5 food safety rating in LAKELAND. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

4784 South Florida Avenue
Lakeland, Florida, 33813
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10888035

  • 02D-03-4: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. Bahia bites in the self serve reach in cooler located in the lobby missing the establishment address.

Inspection Date: 1/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8833125

  • 08B-01-4:High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. A case of organic Acacia inside the walk in freezer. The product was removed from off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8762786

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 containers of Açaí blend inside the walk in freezer. Removed from off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/22/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8507435

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/23/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8368624

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Emailed instructions to owner. Operator sent copy via email **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Observed Opened employee beverage containers in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Discussed proper storage and segregation for employee items Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Gary Spangler and no other certified food manager. Emailed manager training information to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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
  • 11-26-1: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. Warning