Payless Dining and Bar in Lake Wales
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16905 Us Hwy 27, Lake Wales, FL 33859Payless Dining and Bar, a 100-seat permanent food service establishment in Lake Wales, has averaged 2.75 violations per inspection across 12 inspections since 2023, below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. Hand washing violations appeared in three inspections (November 2023, February 2024, September 2025), representing a recurring compliance concern; food contact surface violations and consumer advisory issues were also documented. A warning was issued following the September 8, 2025 inspection, which identified one high-priority violation, one intermediate, and one basic violation; the facility complied with corrections by September 10, 2025. The most recent inspection on February 23, 2026 found no violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Payless Dining and Bar in Lake Wales: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Payless Dining and Bar in Lake Wales: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Payless Dining and Bar in Lake Wales: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Payless Dining and Bar in Lake Wales last inspected?
- Payless Dining and Bar in Lake Wales was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Payless Dining and Bar in Lake Wales?
- The most frequently cited violations at Payless Dining and Bar in Lake Wales are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Payless Dining and Bar in Lake Wales had?
- Payless Dining and Bar in Lake Wales has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Payless Dining and Bar in Lake Wales find?
- Payless Dining and Bar in Lake Wales was most recently inspected on February 23, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Payless Dining and Bar in Lake Wales ever been shut down?
- No, Payless Dining and Bar 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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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