LOVEBIRD

Based on 5 health inspections, LOVEBIRD in LAKELAND has earned a 4.0/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

2101 South Florida Avenue
Lakeland, Florida, 33803
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10919857

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Black interior panel of the ice machine.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the back door. Repeat Violation
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system over fryers.

Inspection Date: 1/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8840489

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the ice machine.
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 45F at the dredging station next to the fryers. Ice was added under the product to get the temperature to 41F. (43F) Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8774466

  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed the lid.

Inspection Date: 2/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8512347

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the ice machine.
  • 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched his hair put on gloves without washing his hands. The manager had the employee to wash his hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 9/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8373537

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on the shelf in the dishwasher area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bulk breading container on the front counter. The manager had an employee to clean the containers. Corrected On-Site