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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All Inspection Reports

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 Inspector #8866048
2025-01-09
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
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 Inspector #8726275
2024-08-20
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
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 Inspector #8466899
2023-12-08
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
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 Inspector #8466780
2023-08-09
★★★★½ 5.0/5
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 Inspector #8347906
2023-08-08
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2023 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).