Jay- Bee's Restaurant in Lake Wales
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8625 Hwy 60 E, Lake Wales, FL 33898Jay-Bee's Restaurant in Lake Wales has been cited for hand washing violations in 8 of its last 8 inspections spanning from February 2024 through March 2026, indicating a persistent and recurring failure in employee hygiene practice. The facility has logged 26 total inspections with 122 violations on record, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Despite the recurring hand washing pattern, no emergency closures have been documented. The most recent inspection on March 17, 2026 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Jay- Bee's Restaurant in Lake Wales: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Jay- Bee's Restaurant in Lake Wales: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 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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— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Jay- Bee's Restaurant in Lake Wales: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Jay- Bee's Restaurant in Lake Wales last inspected?
- Jay- Bee's Restaurant in Lake Wales was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Jay- Bee's Restaurant in Lake Wales?
- The most frequently cited violations at Jay- Bee's Restaurant in Lake Wales are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Jay- Bee's Restaurant in Lake Wales had?
- Jay- Bee's Restaurant in Lake Wales has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Jay- Bee's Restaurant in Lake Wales find?
- Jay- Bee's Restaurant in Lake Wales was most recently inspected on March 17, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Jay- Bee's Restaurant in Lake Wales ever been shut down?
- No, Jay- Bee's Restaurant 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.
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