By the Chef Pizza in Lakeland
Last inspected:
1212 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803By the Chef Pizza in Lakeland has had 13 inspections on record since 2016, accumulating 30 total violations with an average of 2.3 per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have been infrequent but include employee health reporting issues cited in April 2025, proper hand washing cited in February 2024, and shell stock requirements violations in April 2025 and October 2023. The facility received a warning in April 2025 after four violations were found. A single disciplinary action resulted in $160 in fines. The most recent inspection on February 4, 2026 documented two basic violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
By the Chef Pizza in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
By the Chef Pizza in Lakeland: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023014050 | $160.00 | Jan 6, 2023 | Miami (Doral) |
By the Chef Pizza in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
By the Chef Pizza in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was By the Chef Pizza in Lakeland last inspected?
- By the Chef Pizza in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at By the Chef Pizza in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at By the Chef Pizza in Lakeland are: Outer openings protected, Shell stock requirements, Proper cooking temps.
- How many health inspections has By the Chef Pizza in Lakeland had?
- By the Chef Pizza in Lakeland has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of By the Chef Pizza in Lakeland find?
- By the Chef Pizza in Lakeland was most recently inspected on February 4, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has By the Chef Pizza in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, By the Chef Pizza in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
- Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
- Has By the Chef Pizza in Lakeland faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, By the Chef Pizza in Lakeland has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has By the Chef Pizza in Lakeland been fined?
- By the Chef Pizza in Lakeland has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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