McGowin's on Park in Lake Wales
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247 E Park Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853Ranch Taproom and Coffeehouse in Lake Wales has 10 inspections on record between March 2022 and August 2025, with 20 total violations and no emergency closures. The facility averaged 2.0 violations per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. However, the most recent inspection on August 15, 2025 identified 6 violations including three separate allergen awareness citations and prompted an administrative complaint recommendation. Prior to this inspection, the facility had shown consistent compliance across nine routine inspections with minimal violations. A disciplinary action resulting in $200 in fines was issued against the facility. Recurring issues included proper hand and arm washing violations, which appeared in multiple inspections between 2022 and 2024.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
McGowin's on Park in Lake Wales: Comparison to Polk County Averages
McGowin's on Park in Lake Wales: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025069707 | $200.00 | Aug 15, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
McGowin's on Park in Lake Wales: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
McGowin's on Park in Lake Wales: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was McGowin's on Park in Lake Wales last inspected?
- McGowin's on Park in Lake Wales was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 25, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at McGowin's on Park in Lake Wales?
- The most frequently cited violations at McGowin's on Park in Lake Wales are: Proper hand/arm washing, Adequate lighting, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has McGowin's on Park in Lake Wales had?
- McGowin's on Park in Lake Wales has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of McGowin's on Park in Lake Wales find?
- McGowin's on Park in Lake Wales was most recently inspected on June 25, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has McGowin's on Park in Lake Wales ever been shut down?
- No, McGowin's on Park in Lake Wales has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has McGowin's on Park in Lake Wales faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, McGowin's on Park in Lake Wales has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has McGowin's on Park in Lake Wales been fined?
- McGowin's on Park in Lake Wales has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 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).
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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