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THE LINKS OF SANDPIPER

Health inspection records show THE LINKS OF SANDPIPER in LAKELAND has 8 inspections with a food safety rating of 4.1/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 8 reports on file

6001 Sandpipers Drive
Lakeland, Florida, 33809
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/8/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13487400

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top of unit. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in flip top unit on cook line.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door in kitchen.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed in hamper. Corrected On-Site

8/8/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10938183

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Observed on green cutting board.

3/17/2025· 12mo ago

Visit ID: 10711497

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 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.

11/15/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10711084

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 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**

11/4/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8725886

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 3 basic

  • 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

1/16/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8586678

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/9/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8441766

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 basic

  • 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).

7/11/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8347468

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 5 basic

  • 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**