Sizzling Grill in Lake Wales
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21400 Us Hwy 27, Lake Wales, FL 33859Sizzling Grill in Lake Wales has averaged 6.8 violations per inspection across 25 inspections since 2016, significantly exceeding Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures, but displays a persistent pattern of high-priority violations centered on handwashing, employee health reporting, and food contact surface sanitation. Handwashing violations—including improper hand and arm washing technique, inadequate handwashing facilities, and employee health reporting failures—appear in nearly every recent inspection. Food contact surface violations are similarly recurring, cited in 8 of the past 9 inspections. Employee health reporting violations, which involve sick workers or workers with communicable disease risks handling food, were documented in 7 of the past 8 inspections. The most recent inspection on March 6, 2026 identified nine violations, including one high-priority handwashing facilities citation, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sizzling Grill in Lake Wales: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Sizzling Grill in Lake Wales: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections33 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Sizzling Grill in Lake Wales: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sizzling Grill in Lake Wales last inspected?
- Sizzling Grill in Lake Wales was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sizzling Grill in Lake Wales?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sizzling Grill in Lake Wales are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Sizzling Grill in Lake Wales had?
- Sizzling Grill in Lake Wales has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sizzling Grill in Lake Wales find?
- Sizzling Grill in Lake Wales was most recently inspected on March 6, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sizzling Grill in Lake Wales ever been shut down?
- No, Sizzling Grill in Lake Wales has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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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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