How many inspections has Aldi in Lake Wales had?

Aldi #0036 in Lake Wales has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Aldi in Lake Wales find?

Aldi #0036 in Lake Wales was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 18, 2025 (Focused Inspection).

Has Aldi in Lake Wales had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Aldi #0036 in Lake Wales has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Aldi in Lake Wales

Name: Aldi #0036 in Lake Wales Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: February 18, 2025

753 Thompson Nursery Road, Lake Wales, FL 33859

Polk County · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft · FDACS
Owner: Aldi (florida) LLC
FDACS Estab #: 385678

Part of: Aldi Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Aldi #0036 in Lake Wales has had two FDACS inspections on record since December 2024, with 2 violations total. A priority violation for improper raw animal food separation was cited on December 10, 2024, when an inspector observed raw chicken meat stored directly above ground lamb in a cooler display. The person in charge corrected the violation on site by relocating the ground lamb to its proper display area. A follow-up focused inspection on February 18, 2025 found that previously reported issues had been addressed.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.

2Violations

Last inspected FDACS: February 18, 2025

Aldi in Lake Wales: FDACS Inspection History (2)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

2025 — 1 inspection

Feb 18, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: The issues described in request # 5126322 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2024 — 1 inspection

Dec 10, 2024 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: SOPHIA JOHN

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(2) Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) PPRepeat

Retail area- packages of raw chicken meat stored on cooler display shelves above packages of ground lamb. COS- person in charge had food employee move all the ground lamb packages over and away from raw chicken meat and displayed the ground lamb in its proper display area in the cooler unit.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12

Back area- trash and dirt buildup on the floors in the walk in freezer and back storage/receiving area. Cobweb accumulation on the ceiling/rafters and walls in the back storage and receiving area.

Aldi in Lake Wales: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aldi in Lake Wales last inspected?: Aldi #0036 in Lake Wales was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 18, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Aldi in Lake Wales had?: Aldi #0036 in Lake Wales has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Aldi in Lake Wales find?: Aldi #0036 in Lake Wales was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 18, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Aldi in Lake Wales had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Aldi #0036 in Lake Wales has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Aldi in Lake Wales?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Aldi #0036 in Lake Wales are: 3-302.11(A)(2): Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) P; 6-501.12: Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12.