GOOD THYME

GOOD THYME in LAKELAND has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.1/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Dixieland Mall Lane
Lakeland, Florida, 33802
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10915523

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage on the prep table next to the slicer as you enter the door from the patio. The beverage was removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employees have wiping cloths on their belt loops loops on their pans and pant pockets. The towels was removed fro off their clothes and placed in the soiled towel bucket. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee on the cook line removed headphones with gloves on and Congo make sandwiches. I informed the manager to have her remove the gloves, wash her hands and put on a new pair of gloves. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 45F. Cook line.

Inspection Date: 2/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8861288

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1, 2025
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed a knife at the hand washing sink on the front line. The manager informed the employee to only wash hands at a hand washing sink. The knife was taken to the 3 compartment sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 8/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8790536

  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Employee had a wiping cloth hanging their clothes. The cloth was removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 47F inside the walk in cooler. The product was put on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 1/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8469346

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and vents soiled in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Dishwasher apron on the shelf with clean utensils.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth under white cutting board on the prep table across from the cook line.

Inspection Date: 8/10/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8360026

  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling and vents on cook line are soiled with accumulated dust or mold-like substance.
  • 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed rusted can opener blade
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled