Fish City Grill in Lakeland
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1485 Town Center Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803Fish City Grill in Lakeland has been inspected 25 times since January 2022, accumulating 149 violations—averaging 5.96 violations per inspection, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been persistent and recurring: employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 6 inspections, toxic substance control violations in at least 7 inspections, shell stock handling violations in at least 4 inspections, and handwashing violations in at least 3 inspections. These patterns suggest systemic management issues in critical food safety areas. The most recent inspection on December 2, 2025 identified 15 violations including high-priority findings in employee health reporting, toxic substance control, and shell stock requirements, with disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Fish City Grill in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Fish City Grill in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Fish City Grill in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Fish City Grill in Lakeland last inspected?
- Fish City Grill in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Fish City Grill in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Fish City Grill in Lakeland are: Toxic substance control, Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Fish City Grill in Lakeland had?
- Fish City Grill in Lakeland has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Fish City Grill in Lakeland find?
- Fish City Grill in Lakeland was most recently inspected on April 7, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Fish City Grill in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Fish City Grill 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 V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
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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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