Dena's Place Diner in Lakeland
Last inspected:
4525 S Florida Ave Ste 28, Lakeland, FL 33813Dena's Place Diner in Lakeland has accumulated 45 violations across 11 inspections since August 2022, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared repeatedly, including hand washing deficiencies cited in 5 inspections, employee health reporting issues in 3 inspections, and food contact surface violations in 3 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on February 12, 2026 identified 21 violations, including three high-priority findings for management awareness, proper cooking temperatures, and food contact surfaces, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Dena's Place Diner in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Dena's Place Diner in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Dena's Place Diner in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dena's Place Diner in Lakeland last inspected?
- Dena's Place Diner in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Dena's Place Diner in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Dena's Place Diner in Lakeland are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Food in good condition.
- How many health inspections has Dena's Place Diner in Lakeland had?
- Dena's Place Diner in Lakeland has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Dena's Place Diner in Lakeland find?
- Dena's Place Diner in Lakeland was most recently inspected on February 12, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Dena's Place Diner in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Dena's Place Diner in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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.
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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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