5 Star Seafood in Lakeland

Last inspected:

3601 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803
Overview

5 Star Seafood in Lakeland has 2 inspections on record dating to April 2023, with a combined 3 violations and no emergency closures. Both violations cited on April 14, 2023 were intermediate-priority findings: the person in charge lacked readily available employee health policy guidance and the establishment had no written procedures for vomit or diarrhea event cleanup. The inspector provided guidance documents for developing both policies. A focused inspection on October 24, 2024 conducted as part of Hurricane Milton follow-up found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

2Inspections
8Violations
0Closures
2FDACS Insp.

Last inspected DBPR:

5 Star Seafood in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages

This Facility 4 violations / inspection 4 violations per inspection
Polk County Avg 3.26 violations / inspection 3.26 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Polk County Avg 0.18 closures / facility 0.18 county average

5 Star Seafood in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (2)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

5 Star Seafood in Lakeland: FDACS Inspection History (2)

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.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: HANNAH BRUT, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Comments: Visit conducted in response to Hurricane Milton follow-up.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge had some knowledge of employee health information, but did not have their employee health guidance information available to help them answer questions about employee health as it relates to food borne illnesses and their symptoms, and reporting responsibilities, exclusions and restrictions of food employees. Employee health policy guidance for development of a policy was given to the entity. o
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
The food establishment does not have a written vomit or diarrhea event clean up procedure available. A guidance handout was given to the food establishment's management to help them write up step by step procedures for vomit and/or diarrhea event clean up. o
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
Food service and back areas- no hand washing reminder signs posted at the hand wash sinks in the food service and ware washing areas. Hand wash signs were provided to the person in charge. o

5 Star Seafood in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions

When was 5 Star Seafood in Lakeland last inspected?
5 Star Seafood in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at 5 Star Seafood in Lakeland?
The most frequently cited violations at 5 Star Seafood in Lakeland are: Employee health reporting, Parasite destruction, Single-use items.
How many health inspections has 5 Star Seafood in Lakeland had?
5 Star Seafood in Lakeland has had 2 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of 5 Star Seafood in Lakeland find?
5 Star Seafood in Lakeland was most recently inspected on January 27, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has 5 Star Seafood in Lakeland ever been shut down?
No, 5 Star Seafood in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
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 V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
When was 5 Star Seafood in Lakeland last inspected?
5 Star Seafood in Lakeland was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 24, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has 5 Star Seafood in Lakeland had?
5 Star Seafood in Lakeland has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of 5 Star Seafood in Lakeland find?
5 Star Seafood in Lakeland was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 24, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
Has 5 Star Seafood in Lakeland had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, 5 Star Seafood in Lakeland has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at 5 Star Seafood in Lakeland?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at 5 Star Seafood in Lakeland are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 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; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf.

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