Grriffins Restaurant Dining Sports Bar-banquet in Lake Wales
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2925 Hwy 60 E, Lake Wales, FL 33898Griffin's Restaurant Dining Sports Bar-Banquet in Lake Wales has accumulated 222 violations across 41 inspections since 2017, averaging 5.4 per visit. The facility has been shut down six times for rodent and roach activity. State records show recurring violations for improper ventilation (26 citations), food contact surface issues (24 citations), and chemical storage problems (14 citations). The restaurant has faced eight disciplinary actions totaling $2,780 in fines, with the largest penalty at $1,100.
Most recent closure: August 15, 2023 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Grriffins Restaurant Dining Sports Bar-banquet in Lake Wales: Comparison to Polk County Averages
This Facility
5.4
violations / inspection
5.4 violations per inspection
Polk County Avg
3.26
violations / inspection
3.26 county average
This Facility
6
emergency closures
6 closures
Polk County Avg
0.18
closures / facility
0.18 county average
Grriffins Restaurant Dining Sports Bar-banquet in Lake Wales: Emergency Closure History (6)
Grriffins Restaurant Dining Sports Bar-banquet in Lake Wales: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (8)
Total fines on record: $2,780.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025086699 | $200.00 | Nov 17, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2023057397 | $400.00 | Aug 15, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2023032859 | — | May 24, 2023 | Tampa | |
| 3--2023035893 | — | Jun 14, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2023019161 | $1,100.00 | Mar 23, 2023 | Tampa | |
| 3--2023005898 | $400.00 | Jan 18, 2023 | Tampa | |
| 3--2019007729 | $400.00 | Jan 22, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2015045073 | $280.00 | Sep 24, 2015 | Tampa |
Grriffins Restaurant Dining Sports Bar-banquet in Lake Wales: Full Inspection History — DBPR (41)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections14 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 14 inspections82 violations · 45 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Complaint Partial· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections19 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Grriffins Restaurant Dining Sports Bar-banquet in Lake Wales: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Grriffins Restaurant Dining Sports Bar-banquet in Lake Wales last inspected?
- Grriffins Restaurant Dining Sports Bar-banquet in Lake Wales was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Grriffins Restaurant Dining Sports Bar-banquet in Lake Wales last shut down?
- Grriffins Restaurant Dining Sports Bar-banquet in Lake Wales was last shut down on August 15, 2023 for rodent 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 Grriffins Restaurant Dining Sports Bar-banquet in Lake Wales?
- The most frequently cited violations at Grriffins Restaurant Dining Sports Bar-banquet in Lake Wales are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Single-use items.
- How many health inspections has Grriffins Restaurant Dining Sports Bar-banquet in Lake Wales had?
- Grriffins Restaurant Dining Sports Bar-banquet in Lake Wales has had 41 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 Grriffins Restaurant Dining Sports Bar-banquet in Lake Wales find?
- Grriffins Restaurant Dining Sports Bar-banquet in Lake Wales was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Grriffins Restaurant Dining Sports Bar-banquet in Lake Wales ever been shut down?
- Yes, Grriffins Restaurant Dining Sports Bar-banquet in Lake Wales has been emergency-closed 6 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
- Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
- Has Grriffins Restaurant Dining Sports Bar-banquet in Lake Wales faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Grriffins Restaurant Dining Sports Bar-banquet in Lake Wales has 8 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,780.00 in fines.
- How much has Grriffins Restaurant Dining Sports Bar-banquet in Lake Wales been fined?
- Grriffins Restaurant Dining Sports Bar-banquet in Lake Wales has been fined a total of $2,780.00 across 8 disciplinary action(s) 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.
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