DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

END ZONE LAKELAND (THE)

END ZONE LAKELAND (THE) located in LAKELAND has undergone 7 health department inspections, achieving a 3.8/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10905140

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in oven under stove top.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken gizzards in reach in cooler. Employee date marked food. Corrected On-Site

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