END ZONE LAKELAND (THE)

US Highway 98 North
Lakeland, Florida, 33809
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10838723

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.observed behind equipment in kitchen.

Inspection Date: 3/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8889112

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in cooked rice in walk in cooler, manager removed cup from rice. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in cooler under shelves.
  • 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm), unit was primed to comply. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8736826

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup in seasoning, manager removed cup. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in flip top unit. Manager cleaned gaskets. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in flip top unit on cookline. Manager cleaned interior of unit. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on can opener blade,manager placed in dish area and washed in dish machine. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8592778

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8456948

  • 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. Observed in glass door unit, utensil removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris in flip top unit on cookline.
  • 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm), employee replaced empty chlorine container and primed chemical. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, observed on slicer.
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.

Inspection Date: 7/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8357855

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed double glass door unit in diced tomatoes, manager removed bowl. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on unit located on cookline.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in unit near dry storage.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade, manager moved to dish area for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on cookline, employee replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site