Fancy Q Japanese INC in Lakeland

Last inspected:

5615 S Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33813
Overview

Fancy Q Japanese Inc in Lakeland has accumulated 104 violations across 20 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection—in line with the Florida statewide average but reflecting a persistent pattern of high-priority citations. Hand washing violations were cited in every inspection on record, and food contact surface violations appeared in at least 8 inspections. Shell stock and approved food source violations, critical for a Japanese restaurant serving raw seafood, were documented in at least 4 inspections. The facility has received one disciplinary action resulting in a $200 fine. On August 20, 2025, an administrative complaint was recommended following an inspection that documented 24 violations including 5 high-priority findings related to hand washing, food contact surfaces, shell stock requirements, approved food sources, and contamination prevention. The most recent inspection on February 3, 2026 found 12 violations with 1 high-priority citation for proper hand and arm washing, and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

21Inspections
111Violations
0Closures
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Fancy Q Japanese INC in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages

This Facility 5.3 violations / inspection 5.3 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

Fancy Q Japanese INC in Lakeland: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Fancy Q Japanese INC in Lakeland
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2025069723 $200.00 Aug 20, 2025 Miami (Doral)

Fancy Q Japanese INC in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Partial· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Fancy Q Japanese INC in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fancy Q Japanese INC in Lakeland last inspected?
Fancy Q Japanese INC in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 28, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
What are the most common violations at Fancy Q Japanese INC in Lakeland?
The most frequently cited violations at Fancy Q Japanese INC in Lakeland are: Proper hand/arm washing, Adequate lighting, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Fancy Q Japanese INC in Lakeland had?
Fancy Q Japanese INC in Lakeland has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Fancy Q Japanese INC in Lakeland find?
Fancy Q Japanese INC in Lakeland was most recently inspected on July 28, 2026 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has Fancy Q Japanese INC in Lakeland ever been shut down?
No, Fancy Q Japanese INC 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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
Has Fancy Q Japanese INC in Lakeland faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Fancy Q Japanese INC in Lakeland has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Fancy Q Japanese INC in Lakeland been fined?
Fancy Q Japanese INC in Lakeland has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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