WINNERS CIRCLE SPORTSBAR AND GRILL

4215 South Florida Avenue
Lakeland, Florida, 33813
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10777478

  • 14-34-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Metal panel in the interior of the ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Pitted. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers soiled with grease buildup. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Soiled **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8724627

  • 14-34-4:Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Metal panel in the interior of the ice machine. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers soiled with grease buildup. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed the lid. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Floors under the coolers in the bar area. 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

Inspection Date: 7/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8817295

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flip top reach in cooler.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the flip top reach in cooler

Inspection Date: 12/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8578017

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Bar.
  • 14-72-4:Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Some hood filters missing.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease accumulated under fryers on the cook line.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On the top shelf across from the cook line.

Inspection Date: 10/31/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8539235

  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Large Carbon dioxide tanks in use and 2 small tanks. Tanks were secured. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Small tanks not secured. **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under the dishwasher area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: Soiled **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8346082

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Large Carbon dioxide tanks in use and 2 small tanks. Tanks were secured. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under the dishwasher area.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects near the beverage sprayer nozzles in the bar area. See comment section. Spoke with Supervisor.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by empty hot sauce container. The containers was removed. Hand washing sink by the 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site