Bob Evans Restaurant 544 in Lake Wales

Last inspected:

23269 Hwy 27, Lake Wales, FL 33859-6801

Part of: Bob Evans Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Bob Evans Restaurant 544 in Lake Wales averaged 5.5 violations per inspection across 24 inspections from September 2022 to January 2026, slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never experienced an emergency closure. Handwashing and food contact surface violations were recurring findings, appearing in at least 6 inspections. High-priority violations included employee health reporting issues in three inspections, improper food temperatures, and inadequate chemical storage. The most recent inspection on January 27, 2026 documented 10 violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

25Inspections
136Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Bob Evans Restaurant 544 in Lake Wales: Comparison to Polk County Averages

This Facility 5.4 violations / inspection 5.4 violations per inspection
Polk County Avg 3.27 violations / inspection 3.27 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Polk County Avg 0.18 closures / facility 0.18 county average

Bob Evans Restaurant 544 in Lake Wales: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Bob Evans Restaurant 544 in Lake Wales: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bob Evans Restaurant 544 in Lake Wales last inspected?
Bob Evans Restaurant 544 in Lake Wales was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Bob Evans Restaurant 544 in Lake Wales?
The most frequently cited violations at Bob Evans Restaurant 544 in Lake Wales are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Bob Evans Restaurant 544 in Lake Wales had?
Bob Evans Restaurant 544 in Lake Wales has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Bob Evans Restaurant 544 in Lake Wales find?
Bob Evans Restaurant 544 in Lake Wales was most recently inspected on September 2, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Bob Evans Restaurant 544 in Lake Wales ever been shut down?
No, Bob Evans Restaurant 544 in Lake Wales has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.

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