Champs Sports Bar & Grill in Lakeland
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6645 S Florida Ave #14, Lakeland, FL 33813Champs Sports Bar & Grill in Lakeland has been inspected 23 times since 2016, accumulating 134 violations—averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Handwashing and chemical storage violations are recurring findings, appearing across multiple inspections dating back to 2022. The most recent inspection on March 3, 2026 documented 21 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Champs Sports Bar & Grill in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Champs Sports Bar & Grill in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 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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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Champs Sports Bar & Grill in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Champs Sports Bar & Grill in Lakeland last inspected?
- Champs Sports Bar & Grill in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Champs Sports Bar & Grill in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Champs Sports Bar & Grill in Lakeland are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Champs Sports Bar & Grill in Lakeland had?
- Champs Sports Bar & Grill in Lakeland has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Champs Sports Bar & Grill in Lakeland find?
- Champs Sports Bar & Grill in Lakeland was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Champs Sports Bar & Grill in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Champs Sports Bar & Grill in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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