Garden Bistro in Lakeland
Last inspected:
702 E Orange St, Lakeland, FL 33801Garden Bistro in Lakeland averaged 2.4 violations per inspection across 24 inspections dating from at least 2023, notably below Florida's statewide average of 5.2 per inspection. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Recent inspections document recurring citations for time as a public health control—violations appearing in at least three inspections between March 2025 and October 2025—and consumer advisories requiring disclosure of specific preparation methods or risks to customers. A warning was issued on September 19, 2024 after four violations were found, and an administrative complaint was recommended on April 11, 2023 following a finding that food was not in good condition. The most recent inspection on March 9, 2026 identified three consumer advisory violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Garden Bistro in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Garden Bistro in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 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
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 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· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
Garden Bistro in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Garden Bistro in Lakeland last inspected?
- Garden Bistro in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Garden Bistro in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Garden Bistro in Lakeland are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Garden Bistro in Lakeland had?
- Garden Bistro in Lakeland has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Garden Bistro in Lakeland find?
- Garden Bistro in Lakeland was most recently inspected on March 9, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Garden Bistro in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Garden Bistro in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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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.
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