LOVEBIRD
Based on 6 health inspections, LOVEBIRD in LAKELAND has earned a 3.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file
2101 South Florida Avenue
Lakeland, Florida, 33803
Polk County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/5/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13558076
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 1 basic
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the 3 compartment sink near the sanitizing sink. Repeat Violation
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Bacon onion Blend. Salad station.
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator had the application it wasn't complete.
10/23/2025· 4mo ago
Visit ID: 10919857
Met Inspection Standards3 basic
- 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.
1/17/2025· 1y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8840489
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 basic
- 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
7/25/2024· 1y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8774466
Met Inspection Standards1 basic
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed the lid.
2/20/2024· 2y ago
Visit ID: 8512347
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 basic
- 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**
9/28/2023· 2y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8373537
Met Inspection Standards2 basic
- 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