How many inspections has Nosh Bakery & Eatery in Lake Wales had?

Nosh Bakery & Eatery in Lake Wales has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Nosh Bakery & Eatery in Lake Wales find?

Nosh Bakery & Eatery in Lake Wales was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 3, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).

Has Nosh Bakery & Eatery in Lake Wales had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Nosh Bakery & Eatery in Lake Wales has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

What are the most common violations at Nosh Bakery & Eatery in Lake Wales?

The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Nosh Bakery & Eatery in Lake Wales are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 4-302.14: Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf.

Nosh Bakery & Eatery in Lake Wales

Name: Nosh Bakery & Eatery in Lake Wales Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: April 3, 2026

6521 Deland Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33898

Polk County · Retail Bakery w/FS · FDACS
Owner: Nosh Bakery & Eatery LLC
FDACS Estab #: 424419

Overview

Nosh Bakery & Eatery in Lake Wales has received 3 FDACS inspections since November 2024, accumulating 15 total violations. The facility has not been issued stop-sale or stop-use orders. A preoperational inspection on November 14, 2024 cited 3 violations, including recurring gaps in employee health policy documentation, the absence of written procedures for vomit and diarrhea cleanup events, and missing sanitizer test kits in the bakery area. A focused inspection on January 30, 2026 found no violations but raised questions about the facility's business classification—the inspector noted that food service represented approximately 40 percent of operations while bakery items comprised more than 60 percent, prompting inquiry into whether the establishment should be reclassified and transferred to DBPR jurisdiction. A routine sanitation inspection on April 3, 2026 documented 12 violations, including repeat findings of inadequate employee health procedures and missing written vomit and diarrhea cleanup procedures, as well as a critical plumbing deficiency: the back-area three-compartment sink's waste water drain was directly connected to the septic system without an air gap, creating a cross-contamination hazard. Inspector guidance on employee health policies and event response procedures was provided at multiple inspections.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.

15Violations

Last inspected FDACS: April 3, 2026

Nosh Bakery & Eatery in Lake Wales: FDACS Inspection History (3)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

2026 — 2 inspections

Apr 3, 2026 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 12 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. The issue described in request # 5154954 was addressed with the person in charge during this inspection. Routine inspection conducted since food entity was due for one.

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf

Person in charge had some knowledge of employee health information, but did not have any employee health information available to help them answer questions about employee health as it relates to food borne illnesses and their symptoms, and reporting responsibilities, exclusions and restrictions of food employees. Employee health policy guidance for development of a policy was given to the entity.

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPfRepeat

The food establishment does not have a written vomit or diarrhea event clean up procedure available. Guidance handout was given to the food establishment's management to help them write up step by step procedures for vomit and/or diarrhea event clean up on the previous inspection visit, person in charge requested another copy to be emailed to them.

6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14

Back areas- no hand washing sign posted at the hand wash sink notifying employees to wash hands at the hand sink located in the small processing room.

Good Retail Practice Violations

2-402.11 Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11

Kitchen/processing area- food employees not wearing hair restraints while working with exposed food. COS- hair restraints were donned by food employees during inspection.

4-903.11(A) Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)

Back area- cases of single use articles stored on the floor in the front storage room.

5-402.11 Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf

Back area- 3 compartment sink's waste water drain plumbing is directly connected to the septic system, no air gap installed in the waste drain plumbing for the sink.

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17

Back area- no covered waste receptacles provided in unisex restrooms.

6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14

Back area- doors to unisex restrooms are not self closing.

5-501.16(B)-(C) Waste receptacle not provided in each area where refuse is generated or commonly discarded, or where recyclables or returnables are placed, or at each lavatory or group of adjacent lavatories where disposable towels are used at handwashing lavatories. 5-501.16(B)-(C)

Back area- no waste receptacle provided near the hand wash sink located in the front area processing room. COS- person in charge provided a waste receptacle near the hand wash sink.

6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16

Back area- wet mops stored in empty mop buckets in the back storage room are not stored hanging up to dry when not in use.

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11

Back area- holes and some wooden panels show signs of past water damages along the bottoms of the walls in the back storage area.

6-501.11 Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or other possessions. 6-501.110

Back area- personal food stored on same shelf in cooler unit with food service food and not stored in a designated and separated area away from food service food.

Jan 30, 2026 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: I requested the food entity's menus for food service and bakery to determine if food entity should be transferred to Department of Business and Professional Regulations because I saw an extensive food service menu. Owner states that currently her bakery is more than 60 percent of her business and the food service/restaurant is around 40 percent. She currently does not have any of her bakery items that she processes and retails posted in the entity. Consultation visit with food establishment management.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2024 — 1 inspection

Nov 14, 2024 — Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Request#5121597. Initial inspection. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business.

Risk-Based Violations

The food establishment does not have a written vomit or diarrhea event clean up procedure available. A guidance handout was given to the food establishment's management to help them write up step by step procedures for vomit and/or diarrhea event clean up.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-302.14 Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 PfRepeat

Bakery/kitchen area- No sanitizer test kit available for checking strength of sanitizer solution used on food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils.

Nosh Bakery & Eatery in Lake Wales: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nosh Bakery & Eatery in Lake Wales last inspected?: Nosh Bakery & Eatery in Lake Wales was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on April 3, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Nosh Bakery & Eatery in Lake Wales had?: Nosh Bakery & Eatery in Lake Wales has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Nosh Bakery & Eatery in Lake Wales find?: Nosh Bakery & Eatery in Lake Wales was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 3, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Nosh Bakery & Eatery in Lake Wales had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Nosh Bakery & Eatery in Lake Wales has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Nosh Bakery & Eatery in Lake Wales?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Nosh Bakery & Eatery in Lake Wales are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 4-302.14: Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf.
Does Nosh Bakery & Eatery in Lake Wales have any repeat violations?: Yes, Nosh Bakery & Eatery in Lake Wales has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf.