Blue Palmetto Cafe in Lake Wales
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1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales, FL 33853Blue Palmetto Cafe in Lake Wales has been inspected 21 times between 2016 and February 2026, accumulating 59 violations with no emergency closures. The facility averaged 2.8 violations per inspection, well below the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health reporting violations, including failures to report illness, appeared in multiple inspections and represent the most significant recurring pattern. Hand washing and allergen awareness violations also recurred across the record. The most recent inspection on February 23, 2026 documented three consumer advisory violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Blue Palmetto Cafe in Lake Wales: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Blue Palmetto Cafe in Lake Wales: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Blue Palmetto Cafe in Lake Wales: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Blue Palmetto Cafe in Lake Wales last inspected?
- Blue Palmetto Cafe in Lake Wales was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Blue Palmetto Cafe in Lake Wales?
- The most frequently cited violations at Blue Palmetto Cafe in Lake Wales are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper cooling equipment.
- How many health inspections has Blue Palmetto Cafe in Lake Wales had?
- Blue Palmetto Cafe in Lake Wales has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Blue Palmetto Cafe in Lake Wales find?
- Blue Palmetto Cafe in Lake Wales was most recently inspected on May 27, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Blue Palmetto Cafe in Lake Wales ever been shut down?
- No, Blue Palmetto Cafe in Lake Wales has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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