When was Rural King in Lake Wales last inspected?

Rural King #0072 in Lake Wales was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 28, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.

How many inspections has Rural King in Lake Wales had?

Rural King #0072 in Lake Wales has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Rural King in Lake Wales find?

Rural King #0072 in Lake Wales was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 28, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).

Has Rural King in Lake Wales had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Rural King #0072 in Lake Wales has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Rural King in Lake Wales

Name: Rural King #0072 in Lake Wales Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: October 28, 2025

1970 State Road 60 E, Lake Wales, FL 33853

Polk County · Minor Outlet w/Limited Food Service · FDACS
Owner: Rk Holdings Llp
FDACS Estab #: 416101

Overview

Rural King #0072 in Lake Wales received a sanitation inspection on October 28, 2025 that identified 10 violations, including multiple intermediate-priority issues. The inspection found poisonous and toxic materials stored on shelves above food and drinks in the back area; the person in charge moved the chemicals beneath the 3-compartment sink during the inspection. A case of bottled water was stored in the handwashing sink in the back storage and ware washing room, blocking its use — this was removed on site. The food service area handwashing sink lacked hot water because the valve was nearly closed; the person in charge opened it to restore hot water flow to the required 100°F minimum. The facility also lacked a sanitizer test kit to verify the strength of sanitizing solution used on food contact surfaces. All cited violations were corrected during the inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.

10Violations

Last inspected FDACS: October 28, 2025

Rural King in Lake Wales: FDACS Inspection History (1)

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.

2025 — 1 inspection

Oct 28, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 10 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.

Risk-Based Violations

7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP

Back area- various chemicals stored on shelves above food/drinks in the ware washing area. COS- person in charge moved the chemicals down to be stored under the 3 compartment sink area. x

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 and food service areas- no hand washing signs posted at the hand wash sinks located in the food service area and in the women's restroom that notifies employees to wash hands. COS- person in charge had employee post the hand wash signs at both sinks.

5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf

Back area- opened case of bottled water stored in the hand wash sink in the back storage/ware washing room. COS- person in charge removed the case of water from the sink.

5-202.12(A) Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) PfPf

Food service area- no hot water available at the hand wash sink. COS- person in charge found that the valve was almost turned completely off and opened the valve, hot water is now available at the sink as required.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-307.11 Food not protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified in Subparts 3-301 - 3-306 in the Food Code. 3-307.11

Food service area- bulk container of popcorn kernels stored below the cabinet for the popcorn machine is missing its cover to help keep the food free of dirt and other possible contamination.

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- case of single use cups stored on the floor in the storage/ware washing room. COS- person in charge moved the case of cups up off the floor and onto a pallet with cases of drinks on it.

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

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

4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13

Food service area- storage cabinet in the popcorn machine area has food and dirt buildup on the interior surfaces of the cabinet.

6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12

Back area- feed and pet food spillage, dirt and trash buildup on the floors the back storage areas. Retail area- heavy dust accumulation on the ceiling air vents and covers.

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 mop stored in empty mop bucket and not stored hanging up to dry when not in use. COS- wet mop was placed in position to air dry by employee.

Rural King in Lake Wales: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rural King in Lake Wales last inspected?: Rural King #0072 in Lake Wales was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 28, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Rural King in Lake Wales had?: Rural King #0072 in Lake Wales has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Rural King in Lake Wales find?: Rural King #0072 in Lake Wales was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 28, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Rural King in Lake Wales had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Rural King #0072 in Lake Wales has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Rural King in Lake Wales?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Rural King #0072 in Lake Wales are: 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; 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf; 5-202.12(A): Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) Pf.