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COZY OAKS RESTAURANT

With 10 inspections documented, COZY OAKS RESTAURANT maintains a 2.9/5 food safety rating in LAKELAND. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 10 reports on file

1201 East Orange Street
Lakeland, Florida, 33801
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/12/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13533484

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On ice machine
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting Board

2/5/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13620150

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 2 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on flip top cooler doors at cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area under soda fountain heads has buildup of food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Portioned packs of sliced cheeses held in reach in cooler not date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in reach in coolers not date marked Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 expired certificate. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: **Time Extended**

1/27/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13619163

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 3 int, 4 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on flip top cooler doors at cookline Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area under soda fountain heads has buildup of food debris. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Portioned coffee in filters at wait station not covered. Operator placed lid on container. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over ready to eat items in reach in cooler under expo window. Operator moved tomatoes to bottom. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented and rusted can of crushed pineapple. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-41-4: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 twice at 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for sanitizing, tested at 50ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Portioned packs of sliced cheeses held in reach in cooler not date marked. Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in reach in coolers not date marked Warning
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 expired certificate. Warning

9/29/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10894227

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 3 basic

  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs were removed Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris buildup on bottom of soda head in dining room
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle Corrected On-Site

3/11/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8773209

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris on bottom of soda head nozzles
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing beef on shelf in kitcken, employee moved to reachin cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs over raw beef in reachin cooler on cookline.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid

9/19/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8833984

Met Inspection Standards

2 int

  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Can opener cleaned Ice machine soiled **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: No chlorine test strips available for dishmachine **Time Extended**

7/19/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8831663

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int, 9 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using plate to scoop to potatoes. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups on serviceline Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. By men restroom, observed bag flour, soda box By office salad dressing Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women restroom Warning
  • 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink has no plumbing to drain water. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom soda head buildup with food debris. Warning
  • 24-17-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed employee dry clean knife with towel. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes on floor. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing fish in pan on dish drain. Employee moved reach cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can WD40 stored on dishmachine. Operator moved chemical Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Ice machine Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee fill pitcher with water at hand washing sink. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

1/18/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8478806

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of liquid margarine on floor in stockroom
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on counter, Operator discarded towel. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.bulk sugar and flour. Both products were labeled. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cracked raw eggs with gloves, then touch cooked bacon.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Desserts in dessert case.

10/23/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8478081

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. All employees preparing food in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Time Extended**

8/21/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8372097

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 5 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. All employees preparing food in kitchen area. Warning
  • 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink not plum with water or drainage. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of soda head with old like buildup. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table. Employee removed wet wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheesecake 51F in dessert case Warning