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THE PURPLE ONION DELI & GRILL

THE PURPLE ONION DELI & GRILL located in LAKELAND has undergone 5 health department inspections, achieving a 4.1/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

316 North Kentucky Avenue
Lakeland, Florida, 33801
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10912958

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10717993

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cookline
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in dining room

Inspection Date: 11/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8718993

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Serviceline
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on right side of 2-door reaching torn.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute

Inspection Date: 2/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8514734

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned microwave
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute

Inspection Date: 10/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8340767

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Front counter
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine ice chute