How many health inspections has LAKE ALFRED SALS PIZZA had?

LAKE ALFRED SALS PIZZA has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has LAKE ALFRED SALS PIZZA ever been shut down?

No, LAKE ALFRED SALS PIZZA has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at LAKE ALFRED SALS PIZZA?

The most frequently cited violations at LAKE ALFRED SALS PIZZA are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Approved food source.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

LAKE ALFRED SALS PIZZA

228 S LAKE SHORE WAY, Lake Alfred, FL 33850

Polk County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: LAKE ALFRED SALS PIZZA CORP · License: SEA6307762

LAKE ALFRED SALS PIZZA in Lake Alfred, FL has 20 inspections on record with 52 total violations (2.6 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

20Inspections

52Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 21, 2025

Inspection History (20)

Mar 21, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 10, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 10, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Warning Issued

Mar 28, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Dec 8, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

May 3, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Dec 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Jun 11, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Apr 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

May 12, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Feb 14, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 24, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 13, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 23, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 22, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Nov 16, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 15, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

LAKE ALFRED SALS PIZZA has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Polk County average of 0.11 closures per facility. It has averaged 2.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.93.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has LAKE ALFRED SALS PIZZA had?: LAKE ALFRED SALS PIZZA has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has LAKE ALFRED SALS PIZZA ever been shut down?: No, LAKE ALFRED SALS PIZZA has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at LAKE ALFRED SALS PIZZA?: The most frequently cited violations at LAKE ALFRED SALS PIZZA are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Approved food source.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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Last verified: March 21, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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