End Zone Lakeland (the) in Lakeland

Last inspected:

6206 Us Hwy 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809
Overview

The End Zone in Lakeland has logged 25 inspections over its record with 101 total violations, averaging 4.0 violations per inspection—slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. However, recurring violations across multiple inspections reveal patterns of concern: employee health policy violations appeared in the August 2025 inspection; proper cooking temperature violations were cited twice in August 2025; consumer advisory violations are a consistent finding across at least seven inspections spanning from January 2023 through August 2025; and chemical storage violations appeared in at least three inspections (January 2024, July 2023, September 2024). A fire safety violation in February 2019 documented flammables and debris stored improperly in a storage area, with a gas can noted. The most recent inspection on August 15, 2025 resulted in nine violations (including duplicate citations for employee health policy and proper cooking temperatures, and consumer advisory) and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

26Inspections
104Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

End Zone Lakeland (the) in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages

This Facility 4 violations / inspection 4 violations per inspection
Polk County Avg 3.26 violations / inspection 3.26 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Polk County Avg 0.18 closures / facility 0.18 county average

End Zone Lakeland (the) in Lakeland: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 49-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Flammables stored/debris present in storage area. For reporting purposes only. Observed gas can 1/2 full, employee moved outdoor. **Corrected On-Site**

End Zone Lakeland (the) in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 7 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
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 5 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

End Zone Lakeland (the) in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions

When was End Zone Lakeland (the) in Lakeland last inspected?
End Zone Lakeland (the) in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at End Zone Lakeland (the) in Lakeland?
The most frequently cited violations at End Zone Lakeland (the) in Lakeland are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has End Zone Lakeland (the) in Lakeland had?
End Zone Lakeland (the) in Lakeland has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of End Zone Lakeland (the) in Lakeland find?
End Zone Lakeland (the) in Lakeland was most recently inspected on April 29, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has End Zone Lakeland (the) in Lakeland ever been shut down?
No, End Zone Lakeland (the) in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
Has End Zone Lakeland (the) in Lakeland had any fire safety violations?
Yes, End Zone Lakeland (the) in Lakeland has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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