Bob Evans Restaurant 544 in Lake Wales
Last inspected:
23269 Hwy 27, Lake Wales, FL 33859-6801Part of: Bob Evans Florida health inspections, violations & closures
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.
Bob Evans Restaurant 544 in Lake Wales: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Bob Evans Restaurant 544 in Lake Wales: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 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
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 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
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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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 January 27, 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 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 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 January 27, 2026 with 5 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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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).
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