Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro in Lakeland
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205 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro in Lakeland has 23 inspection records between July 2022 and October 2025, accumulating 92 total violations—an average of 4.0 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have centered on consumer advisories (appearing in 4 of the last 5 inspections), toxic substance control (cited in 4 inspections), food contact surfaces (3 inspections), and employee health reporting (1 inspection in December 2024). The December 18, 2024 inspection resulted in a Warning Issued disposition after finding 4 high-priority violations including management awareness, employee health reporting, food contact surfaces, and consumer advisory issues. The most recent inspection on October 20, 2025 identified 18 violations (2 intermediate, 4 basic) and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 2 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections10 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro in Lakeland last inspected?
- Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 20, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro in Lakeland are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro in Lakeland had?
- Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro in Lakeland has had 23 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 Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro in Lakeland find?
- Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro in Lakeland was most recently inspected on October 20, 2025 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro 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 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 V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
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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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