THE LINKS OF SANDPIPER
6001 Sandpipers Drive
Lakeland, Florida, 33809
Polk County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 3/17/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10711497
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on green board on cook line.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed near 3-compartment sink.
Inspection Date: 11/15/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10711084
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area. **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in bar area. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 11/4/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8725886
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in bar area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles on floor in walk-in cooler, employee removed bucket from floor. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed for Ronald Ficuciello expired 05/19/24
Inspection Date: 1/16/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8586678
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 1/9/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8441766
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind ice machine. A pallet jack was used to move ice machine and floor was cleaned.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of red onions in walk in cooler on floor, employee placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Inspection Date: 7/11/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8347468
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at side exit door in kitchen.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in microwave on cookline, employee cleaned interior of microwave. Corrected On-Site
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in 3-door reach in freezer.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed cup lids in bar area, manager inverted to comply. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Emailed operator form. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Emailed operator form. **Corrective Action Taken**