Lake Wales Family Restaurant in Lake Wales
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109 Sr 60 W, Lake Wales, FL 33853Lake Wales Family Restaurant in Lake Wales has been inspected 23 times since 2016, accumulating 167 violations at an average of 7.3 per inspection — significantly above the statewide average of 5.2. Proper hand and arm washing violations have appeared in every recent inspection from May 2025 forward, and handwashing or handwashing facility issues have been cited across the facility's entire inspection history. Approved food source violations appeared in 4 of the past 5 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on February 20, 2026 documented one high-priority violation and was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lake Wales Family Restaurant in Lake Wales: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Lake Wales Family Restaurant in Lake Wales: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 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 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Lake Wales Family Restaurant in Lake Wales: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lake Wales Family Restaurant in Lake Wales last inspected?
- Lake Wales Family Restaurant in Lake Wales was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Lake Wales Family Restaurant in Lake Wales?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lake Wales Family Restaurant in Lake Wales are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Lake Wales Family Restaurant in Lake Wales had?
- Lake Wales Family Restaurant in Lake Wales has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lake Wales Family Restaurant in Lake Wales find?
- Lake Wales Family Restaurant in Lake Wales was most recently inspected on February 20, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Lake Wales Family Restaurant in Lake Wales ever been shut down?
- No, Lake Wales Family Restaurant 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 V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
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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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