Chef T's Garden Grill INC in Lakeland
Last inspected:
1525 E Gary Rd, Lakeland, FL 33801Chef T's Garden Grill Inc in Lakeland has been inspected 15 times since January 2022, documenting 28 total violations and averaging 1.9 violations per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on November 7, 2025 was completed with no further action required, citing six violations including consumer advisory and toxic substance control issues. Prior inspections identified recurring intermediate-level violations in handwashing, food contact surfaces, proper cooking temperatures, and consumer advisory compliance, though no high-priority violations requiring imminent health hazard closure were documented across the record.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chef T's Garden Grill INC in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Chef T's Garden Grill INC in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 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
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Chef T's Garden Grill INC in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chef T's Garden Grill INC in Lakeland last inspected?
- Chef T's Garden Grill INC in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Chef T's Garden Grill INC in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chef T's Garden Grill INC in Lakeland are: Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Chef T's Garden Grill INC in Lakeland had?
- Chef T's Garden Grill INC in Lakeland has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chef T's Garden Grill INC in Lakeland find?
- Chef T's Garden Grill INC in Lakeland was most recently inspected on April 17, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Chef T's Garden Grill INC in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Chef T's Garden Grill INC in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
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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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