Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood Shak in Lake Wales

Last inspected:

3100 Canal Rd Lot 45, Lake Wales, FL 33898
Overview

Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood Shak in Lake Wales has accumulated 164 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.1 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach activity. State records show one disciplinary action resulting in a $400 fine. The most frequently cited violations involve proper ventilation, consumer advisory requirements, and clean multi-use utensils.

Most recent closure: September 26, 2018 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

33Inspections
168Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood Shak in Lake Wales: Comparison to Polk County Averages

This Facility 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 violations per inspection
Polk County Avg 3.26 violations / inspection 3.26 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Polk County Avg 0.18 closures / facility 0.18 county average

Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood Shak in Lake Wales: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood Shak in Lake Wales
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 08:47:00

Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood Shak in Lake Wales: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood Shak in Lake Wales
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2018054303 $400.00 Sep 26, 2018 Miami (Doral)

Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood Shak in Lake Wales: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 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

— 4 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 8 inspections34 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood Shak in Lake Wales: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood Shak in Lake Wales last inspected?
Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood Shak in Lake Wales was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 22, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood Shak in Lake Wales last shut down?
Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood Shak in Lake Wales was last shut down on September 26, 2018 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood Shak in Lake Wales?
The most frequently cited violations at Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood Shak in Lake Wales are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood Shak in Lake Wales had?
Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood Shak in Lake Wales has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood Shak in Lake Wales find?
Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood Shak in Lake Wales was most recently inspected on April 22, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood Shak in Lake Wales ever been shut down?
Yes, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood Shak in Lake Wales has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
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.
Has Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood Shak in Lake Wales faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood Shak in Lake Wales has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood Shak in Lake Wales been fined?
Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood Shak in Lake Wales has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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