BANH MI FACTORY & MORE
3615 South Florida Avenue
Lakeland, Florida, 33803
Polk County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 12/18/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8735345
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between flip top reach in coolers across from the cook line.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers inside the hand washing in the sandwich area.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the kitchen. The soap was replaced. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 7/11/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8826322
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Small white cutting board and knife stored in the hand washing sink behind the front counter. The items was removed to the dishwasher area to be washed m rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand washing sink in the kitchen. The manager provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - Unable to dispose soap provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. No batteries. The manager provided soap in a cup. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 4/2/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8598715
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Brown purse in the shelf with dry spices. Shelf along the wall behind the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Brown purse stored on the black utility cart across from the dry storage shelf behind the cook line. **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. White Container inside the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Hand washing sink in the kitchen next to the white upright freezer. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: No proof of employee training. Admin Complaint
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: No proof. Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 1/25/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8478701
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Brown purse in the shelf with dry spices. Shelf along the wall behind the cook line. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of beef on the floor in the kitchen. The beef was removed from off the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice spoon in water at 78F. The water was discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-27-4: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. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. White Container inside the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. 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
Inspection Date: 8/21/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8477551
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In walk in cooler and freezer
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bags of raw chicken in to go bags in reach in freezer
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine or quatenary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.