OVATION BISTRO & BAR
4715 South Florida Avenue
Lakeland, Florida, 33813
Polk County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/9/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of buns, pan of meat inside the walk in freezer. Product was removed from off the floor. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All microwaves above the expo line. Repeat Violation
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Under the hood system.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/20/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Located on the top shelf above the expo line.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. February22, 2023 present.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled on all reach in coolers in the kitchen.
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed his hands with soap. I had the employee to wash his hands with soap. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands at the 2 compartment sink. I had the employee to wash his hands at a designated hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/20/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/8/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. At the beverage station.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On shelf above the expo line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in cooler gaskets.
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Broccoli cut before washed. I explained to the manager to wash before cutting. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Soup spoons at the expo window. The manager inverted the spoons. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk -in cooler /shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Beverage sprayer nozzle in the bar area. The removed the nozzle to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the back prep area Manager repaired and hot water is present.. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/8/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/9/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and cooler unit.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in Cooler: baked potatoes (49F - Cold Holding) Reach in cooler: cooked wings (46F - Cold Holding); potato skins (44F - cold Holding); cheesecake (44F - Cold Holding); pulled chicken (47F - Cold Holding)
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: baked potatoes (49F - Cold Holding). Reach in cooler: cooked wings (46F - Cold Holding); potato skins (44F - cold Holding); cheesecake (44F - Cold Holding); pulled chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Stop sale issued.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2023 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).