TURBO RESTAURANT & GRILL

TURBO RESTAURANT & GRILL located in LAKELAND has undergone 5 health department inspections, achieving a 3.9/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 5 reports on file

3975-3979 NEW TAMPA HWY, LAKELAND 33815

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/23/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13584266

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 6 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open coffee cup on prep table. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Open bags on pinto beans stored on floor behind bar area. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go items sitting on floor behind bar area Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen fish sitting in sink no running water. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.sitting on prep table. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No manager in building. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11/25/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10885859

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior side wall.
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in unisex bathroom.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl in sink employee removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

7/10/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10821807

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

4/18/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10721175

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator moved tongs Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken in stored in Togo bags in reachin freezer. Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ David Amoro Warning

11/15/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10717088

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 14-55-4:Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Operator discarded knife block. Corrected On-Site