DETROIT TIGERS INC

Based on 9 health inspections, DETROIT TIGERS INC in LAKELAND has earned a 3.2/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 4 months ago · 9 reports on file

2135 N LAKE AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

11/4/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10896099

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls not inverted in dish rack in stockroom. manager had bowls inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop with handle in granola Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Disposable lids and containers in stockroom. Manager inverted items. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Granola. manager discarded products. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over para cooked beef in walk-in cooler. manager told chef to cook beef well done. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opening. manager placed in dishroom **Corrective Action Taken**

6/5/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10824761

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

4/22/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10818567

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 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 2025-04-22: 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. **Time Extended**

4/14/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10737022

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 int, 4 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Quart container in bulk rice Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Milk plastic bottle in walking cooler Oil in stockroom Warning
  • 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. Cut melon in dining room Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Frontline and drink station Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in omelette station in dining room, previous sink has been moved to closet. 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
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dishroom Repeat Violation Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to stock with no water. Warning

12/6/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8768996

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

4/2/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8640381

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

3/26/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8502717

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 3 int, 1 basic

  • 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. Protein balls in self service case in dining room. 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. 0 ppm Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (67F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (68F - Cold Holding) Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dishroom Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-15-4:Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apple on breakfast bar not wrapped Repeat Violation Warning

9/25/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8502229

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

9/18/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8370630

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 4 int, 3 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Debris on top of dish machine. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front service line Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. labels on clean dishes on clean dish rack. 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. Chlorine sanitizer 0ppm Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. 5 Employee working at time of inspection. Warning
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By back door and dish room. Employees fixed the paper towel dispensers. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 08B-15-4:Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples on buffet line not wrapped. Warning