END ZONE LAKELAND (THE)

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

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Nearby Locations

3901 US HWY 98 N

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12160 US HWY 98 N

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3772 US HWY 98 N

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5202 N RD 98

Lakeland, FL

5100 US HWY 98 N STE 18

Lakeland, FL

12160 US HWY 98 NORTH

Lakeland, FL

6220 US 98

Lakeland, FL

3800 US HIGHWAY 98 N

Lakeland, FL

6737 US HWY 98 N

Lakeland, FL

All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 3/21/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 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
Food Inspector #8889112
2025-03-21
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2025 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 9/13/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 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
Food Inspector #8736826
2024-09-13
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 1/24/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food Inspector #8592778
2024-01-24
★★★★★ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 1/17/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 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.
Food Inspector #8456948
2024-01-17
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 7/27/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 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
Food Inspector #8357855
2023-07-27
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/27/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).