Market Cafe in Lake Wales
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20 N Market St, Lake Wales, FL 33853Market Cafe in Lake Wales has 22 inspections on record dating back to November 2022, with 74 total violations averaging 3.4 per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has faced two disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines. High-priority violations have been recurring across multiple inspections, including consumer advisory violations cited in at least four separate inspections (February 2026, February 2025, May 2023, and November 2022), allergen awareness violations in September 2025, hand washing violations in May 2023 and November 2022, and food contact surface violations documented in five inspections between July 2024 and November 2022. Three of the last five inspections resulted in administrative complaints being recommended (September 2025, February 2025, and July 2024). The most recent inspection on February 2, 2026 found 9 violations including three high-priority consumer advisory citations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Market Cafe in Lake Wales: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Market Cafe in Lake Wales: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025070984 | $400.00 | Sep 10, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2023039990 | $200.00 | May 2, 2023 | Miami (Doral) |
Market Cafe in Lake Wales: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Market Cafe in Lake Wales: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Market Cafe in Lake Wales last inspected?
- Market Cafe in Lake Wales was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Market Cafe in Lake Wales?
- The most frequently cited violations at Market Cafe in Lake Wales are: Consumer advisory, Adequate lighting, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Market Cafe in Lake Wales had?
- Market Cafe in Lake Wales has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Market Cafe in Lake Wales find?
- Market Cafe in Lake Wales was most recently inspected on February 2, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Market Cafe in Lake Wales ever been shut down?
- No, Market Cafe in Lake Wales has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
- Has Market Cafe in Lake Wales faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Market Cafe in Lake Wales has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Market Cafe in Lake Wales been fined?
- Market Cafe in Lake Wales has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 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).
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