Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ in Lakeland
Last inspected:
2250 Griffin Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ in Lakeland has 6 inspections on record between October 2023 and August 2025, with 6 total violations and no emergency closures. The facility averaged 1.0 violation per inspection, well below the statewide average of 5.2. A February 2024 inspection issued a warning after finding one high-priority violation, one intermediate violation, and one basic violation. Subsequent inspections showed improved compliance. The most recent inspection on August 15, 2025 was a complaint-based inspection that resulted in one intermediate violation and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (6)
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ in Lakeland last inspected?
- Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 15, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ in Lakeland are: Proper cooling equipment, Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ in Lakeland had?
- Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ in Lakeland has had 6 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ in Lakeland find?
- Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ in Lakeland was most recently inspected on August 15, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
- Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
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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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