4 Rivers Smokehouse in Lakeland
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4729 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 338134 Rivers Smokehouse in Lakeland has been inspected 8 times since June 2023, with 13 total violations and no emergency closures. Proper cooking temperature violations appeared in 3 of the 8 inspections, and consumer advisory violations (likely relating to raw or undercooked items) were cited in 4 inspections. A shell stock requirement violation was documented in December 2024. The facility has averaged 1.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. All inspections resulted in either "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" or "Call Back - Complied" dispositions. The most recent inspection on February 12, 2026 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
4 Rivers Smokehouse in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
4 Rivers Smokehouse in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections4 violations · 4 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
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Warning Issued
4 Rivers Smokehouse in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was 4 Rivers Smokehouse in Lakeland last inspected?
- 4 Rivers Smokehouse in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at 4 Rivers Smokehouse in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at 4 Rivers Smokehouse in Lakeland are: Consumer advisory, Proper cooking temps, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has 4 Rivers Smokehouse in Lakeland had?
- 4 Rivers Smokehouse in Lakeland has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of 4 Rivers Smokehouse in Lakeland find?
- 4 Rivers Smokehouse in Lakeland was most recently inspected on July 21, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has 4 Rivers Smokehouse in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, 4 Rivers Smokehouse in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
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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.
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