DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

FRESH KITCHEN

With 5 documented inspections, FRESH KITCHEN in LAKELAND has achieved a 4.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 4 months ago · 5 reports on file

4520 South Florida Avenue
Lakeland, Florida, 33813
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

11/4/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10890313

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink Repeat Violation
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Carrots and potatoes in the back prep area. The manager had the employee to wash the remaining produce before cutting.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Beverage nozzles at beverage station in the lobby.

1/24/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8846177

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cambro containers on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on the Vulcan hot holding cabinet. The wiping cloth was put in a bucket sanitizing solution. Corrected On-Site

7/31/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8735196

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas on the expo line in water in a container of water at 121F. The manager had an employee to boil some water to 135F. The water was heated to 165F. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 71F on the rack in the kitchen. The rice was put inside the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

12/19/2023· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8501875

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Small CO2 tank in the drive thru near the beverage station.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelves in the dishwasher area.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas in water at 81F. The manager discarded the water. **Corrective Action Taken**

9/16/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8356999

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Storage containers in dish area
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to manager **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee start cutting whole avocados without washing them. Educated manager.
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Roasted herb salmon and steak served undercooked. Items not identified served undercooked. Manager moved consumer advisory and marked items on menu board Corrected On-Site