CURRY LEAVES LAKELAND

CURRY LEAVES LAKELAND has 5 health inspections on file for its LAKELAND location, with an overall rating of 3.4/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

US Highway 98 North
Lakeland, Florida, 33805
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10871130

  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bags of rice stored on floor in stock room. Employee moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All microwaves Employee cleaned Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Catering pans. Employee inverted pans Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Curry leaves stored in trash bag in walk-in cooler Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sinks leaks in prep area and bar area. employees replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site 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. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 4/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10777415

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8870136

  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk-in freezer
  • 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature 85F
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Curry leaves and stems stored in trash bag in walk-in cooler.
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Walk-in cooler all prepare foods
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
  • 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.
  • 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.

Inspection Date: 8/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8820117

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: File with plan review. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8577372

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning