FORDS GARAGE
FORDS GARAGE in LAKELAND has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.7/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
879 LAKELAND PARK CENTER DR
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/17/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13516287
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on cook line where food is prepared, manager removed employee beverage. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with debris. Observed on exterior of flip top u it used for salads. Manager cleaned exterior of flip top. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitation bucket on cook line where food is prepared and held, manager moved bucket. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 6/12/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10817432
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 4/10/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10740843
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dusty fan cover on floor fan, fan cover was cleaned . Also observed debris on pipes on cook line behind fryer station. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 live flying insect in kitchen on pipe attached to ceiling. Manager informed employee to eradicate flying insects. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Establishment uses fuel funnel to hold onion rings from tractor supply.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed on cook line employee handle raw chicken with gloves and then handled a soup bowl, employee wash hands and changed gloves.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris interior of oven in food preparation area.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart in front of hand sink in dish area, manager rolled cart away from sink. Corrected On-Site
- 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is doing cook chill for several times. Several items such as the jalapeno cream corn dated 4/7 and black angus chili dated 4/6 are being held more than 48hrs.
Inspection Date: 12/11/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8726011
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed utensils in black container in food preparation area. Employee removed utensils from container. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed on hoses behind fryers.
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at main bar. Batteries replaced. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 1/22/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8347611
Inspection Date: 7/17/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8445065