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DENA'S PLACE DINER

Based on 6 health inspections, DENA'S PLACE DINER in LAKELAND has earned a 2.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 6 reports on file

4525 S FLORIDA AVE STE 28

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/12/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13570828

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining the shelves in the upright white freezer inside the dry storage area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of liquid margarine. Dry storage area. Canned vegetables, coffee
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Noodles 50F inside the victory side by side reach in cooler in the dry storage area.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2026.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Noodles 50 F.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A container with strawberries stored in the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. The containers was removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine chemical test strips expired 2/2022.

11/6/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10892549

Met Inspection Standards

6 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Beverage syrups under the dry storage shelf.
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flip top reach in cooler across the cook line.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. White upright freezer in the dry storage area.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In the Victory 2 door cooler in the dry storage area.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. A case of white 16 oz. foam cup. Wrapped cutlery sets. Dry storage Product was removed off the floor..

3/5/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10721245

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Both men and women. Doors are not self closing.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Front counter near the beverage station.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 46F in the top section of the flip top reach in cooler. Ice was put on the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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.

11/15/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8774592

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Operator closed the door. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to beverage station at the front counter.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans of green beans and beverage syrups under the dry storage shelf in the hallway.
  • 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. Provided a copy to the email provided. **Corrective Action Taken**

1/12/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8445659

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions, can vegetables, ketchup etc. in the dry storage area.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. 20 oz foam cups in the dry storage area.
  • 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched her face and then engaged in food preparation without changing her gloves. I had the employee to remove the gloves and wash her hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. Provided a copy by email. Corrected On-Site

7/14/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8373683

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 3 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In server area
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing fan guard in reach in freezer
  • 32-02-4:Basic - Women's Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. No self closer installed
  • 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. Emailed copy to manager **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. Manager had employees start signing acknowledgment. **Corrective Action Taken**