Black & Brew in Lakeland
Last inspected:
4209 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813Black & Brew in Lakeland has been inspected 9 times between February 2023 and March 2026, documenting 22 violations with no emergency closures. The facility averaged 2.4 violations per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. However, the inspection record shows a concerning pattern of high-priority violations across multiple visits. Proper cooking temperature violations appeared in 4 separate inspections (August 2023, January 2024, August 2024, January 2025), indicating recurring difficulty maintaining safe cooking temps. Toxic substance control violations were cited in 3 inspections (August 2023 twice, August 2025). Hand washing violations were documented in 2 inspections (August 2024, January 2025). A shell stock requirements violation appeared in the August 2025 inspection. On August 28, 2023, a Warning was issued following an inspection that found a high-priority proper cooking temps violation, a consumer advisory violation, and toxic substance control violation; a Call Back inspection the same day documented compliance. The most recent inspection on March 4, 2026 resulted in Inspection Completed - No Further Action with 6 basic violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Black & Brew in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Black & Brew in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— 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 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Black & Brew in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Black & Brew in Lakeland last inspected?
- Black & Brew in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Black & Brew in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Black & Brew in Lakeland are: Proper cooking temps, Toxic substance control, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Black & Brew in Lakeland had?
- Black & Brew in Lakeland has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Black & Brew in Lakeland find?
- Black & Brew in Lakeland was most recently inspected on March 4, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Black & Brew in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Black & Brew in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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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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