Lakeland Fish and Chicken LLC 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. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

3Inspections
11Violations
0Closures
2FDACS Insp.

Last inspected DBPR:

Lakeland Fish and Chicken LLC in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages

This Facility 3.7 violations / inspection 3.7 violations per inspection
Polk County Avg 3.27 violations / inspection 3.27 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Polk County Avg 0.18 closures / facility 0.18 county average

Lakeland Fish and Chicken LLC in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (3)

— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
— 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

Lakeland Fish and Chicken LLC 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

Lakeland Fish and Chicken LLC in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lakeland Fish and Chicken LLC in Lakeland last inspected?
Lakeland Fish and Chicken LLC in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 14, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Lakeland Fish and Chicken LLC in Lakeland?
The most frequently cited violations at Lakeland Fish and Chicken LLC in Lakeland are: Proper hand/arm washing, Single-use items, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has Lakeland Fish and Chicken LLC in Lakeland had?
Lakeland Fish and Chicken LLC in Lakeland has had 3 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Lakeland Fish and Chicken LLC in Lakeland find?
Lakeland Fish and Chicken LLC in Lakeland was most recently inspected on September 14, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Lakeland Fish and Chicken LLC in Lakeland ever been shut down?
No, Lakeland Fish and Chicken LLC in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 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.
When was Lakeland Fish and Chicken LLC in Lakeland last inspected?
Lakeland Fish and Chicken LLC 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 Lakeland Fish and Chicken LLC in Lakeland had?
Lakeland Fish and Chicken LLC in Lakeland has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Lakeland Fish and Chicken LLC in Lakeland find?
Lakeland Fish and Chicken LLC in Lakeland was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 24, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
Has Lakeland Fish and Chicken LLC in Lakeland had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Lakeland Fish and Chicken LLC in Lakeland has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Lakeland Fish and Chicken LLC in Lakeland?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Lakeland Fish and Chicken LLC 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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