How many health inspections has Boricua Bites in Lakeland had?

Boricua Bites in Lakeland has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.

Has Boricua Bites in Lakeland ever been shut down?

No, Boricua Bites in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

How many inspections has Boricua Bites in Lakeland had?

Boricua Bites in Lakeland has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Boricua Bites in Lakeland find?

Boricua Bites in Lakeland was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 25, 2026 (Focused Inspection).

Has Boricua Bites in Lakeland had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Boricua Bites in Lakeland has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Boricua Bites in Lakeland

5119 Us Hwy 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809

Polk County · Food Service
Owner: Bori Bites LLC
DBPR License: MFD6351214
FDACS Estab #: 387665

Overview

Boricua Bites in Lakeland has had 3 inspections on record since June 2024, with 14 total violations. The facility received a focused inspection on March 25, 2026 that found no violations after prior issues were addressed. A February 2026 inspection documented 10 violations including raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat food items, chicken held at 100°F instead of the required 135°F minimum, a food employee who did not wash hands between tasks, and a blocked handwashing sink in the meat department—all corrected on site during inspection. A June 2024 inspection found 4 violations including raw sausages stored directly above ready-to-eat sausages and hot-held chicken at 129°F, both corrected on site. High-priority violations related to temperature control and raw-to-ready-to-eat separation have appeared across multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on March 25, 2026 was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

0Inspections

0Violations

0Closures

3FDACS Insp.

Last inspected FDACS: March 25, 2026

Boricua Bites in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages

This Facility 0 violations / inspection 0 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

Boricua Bites in Lakeland: FDACS Inspection History (3)

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.

2026 — 2 inspections

Mar 25, 2026 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: NIKKI VAUGHN, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Request #5153900 The issues described in request #5153900 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Feb 18, 2026 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 10 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: NIKKI VAUGHN, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Request #5149649 The issues described in request #5149649 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP

Back Area- Raw shell eggs were observed being stored over ready to eat food items. COSRaw shell eggs were moved to an appropriate location during inspection. Print Date: 2/18/2026 Page 1 of 3 Y x 14 P Citation Description: Utensil or food-contact surface of equipment not sanitized before use after cleaning. 4-702.11 P Observation: Produce Area- Observed food employee wash and rinse utensils for use but did not sanitize. COS- Sanitizer was made and utensils were washed, rinsed, and sanitized before use.

3-501.16(A)(1) Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PPRepeat

Serving Area- Chicken on hot bar was checked with a probe thermometer and had an internal temperature of 100F. COS- Chicken was reheated to 165F and checked during inspection. x Y x Repeat COS

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 unable to answer questions in regards to employee health. o

2-301.14 Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 PP

Kitchen Area- Food employee observed leaving kitchen area and returning without washing hands or changing gloves. o

5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf

Meat Department- Hand washing sink blocked by equipment in meat department. COSEquipment was moved to provide access to hand washing sink.

Good Retail Practice Violations

2-303.11 Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11

Serving Area- Observed multiple employees at hot bar wearing watches and bracelets while working with exposed food.

4-601.11(B) Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits or other soil accumulation. 4-601.11(B)

Kitchen Area- Pan were observed encrusted with grease buildup.

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11

Kitchen Area- Ceiling tiles in Kitchen have brown water stains and damage.

6-501.11 Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or other possessions. 6-501.110

Back Area- Employees personal items not stored in a designated area.

99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.

Food establishment does not have their current food permit displayed.

2024 — 1 inspection

Jun 27, 2024 — Met Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: AMBER RUCKDESCHEL, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: JAY MIR

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Risk-Based Violations

Retail Meat Area: Raw sausages were stored directly above ready to eat sausages. COS: Sausages were rearranged and stored properly. x

Service Area: Hot holding case had cooked chicken with an internal temperature of 129 degrees F. COS: Chicken was reheated to 165 degrees F or above. x

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

Establishment does not have written procedures for the clean-up of vomit and diarrhea. Industry guidance was reviewed with the manger by inspector.

95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.

Establishment was unable to provide documentation for verification of a certified food protection manager.

Boricua Bites in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has Boricua Bites in Lakeland had?: Boricua Bites in Lakeland has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
Has Boricua Bites in Lakeland ever been shut down?: No, Boricua Bites in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
When was Boricua Bites in Lakeland last inspected?: Boricua Bites in Lakeland was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 25, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Boricua Bites in Lakeland had?: Boricua Bites in Lakeland has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Boricua Bites in Lakeland find?: Boricua Bites in Lakeland was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 25, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Boricua Bites in Lakeland had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Boricua Bites in Lakeland has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Boricua Bites in Lakeland?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Boricua Bites in Lakeland are: 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P; 3-501.16(A)(1): Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) P; 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.
Does Boricua Bites in Lakeland have any repeat violations?: Yes, Boricua Bites in Lakeland has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P; 3-501.16(A)(1): Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) P.