Fords Garage in Lakeland
Last inspected:
879 Lakeland Park Center Dr, Lakeland, FL 33809Ford's Garage in Lakeland has averaged 2.8 violations per inspection across 17 inspections since July 2022, significantly below the statewide average of 5.2, with no emergency closures on record. However, the facility has shown recurring high-priority violations in shell stock requirements, chemical storage, and employee health reporting. A complaint-based inspection on September 17, 2025 documented six high-priority violations related to shell stock requirements and chemical storage, resulting in a disposition of Inspection Completed - No Further Action. The facility previously received a Warning Issued disposition on April 10, 2025 after citing three high-priority violations including employee health reporting and shell stock requirements. The most recent routine inspection on June 12, 2025 resulted in Call Back - Complied with zero violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Fords Garage in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Fords Garage in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Fords Garage in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Fords Garage in Lakeland last inspected?
- Fords Garage in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Fords Garage in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Fords Garage in Lakeland are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Fords Garage in Lakeland had?
- Fords Garage in Lakeland has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Fords Garage in Lakeland find?
- Fords Garage in Lakeland was most recently inspected on May 11, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Fords Garage in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Fords Garage in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
Nearby Establishments to Fords Garage
Poor Inspection Records Near Lakeland
Stories You May Have Missed Lakeland
Lakeland Convenience Store Cited for Raw Meat Over Ready-to-Eat Food in January Inspection
A Lakeland convenience store was cited in January 2026 for storing raw bacon above ready-to-eat items, with staff unable…
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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.
This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Fords Garage. How we collect and verify this data.