Gaskins Barbecue & Lobster in Lakeland
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1614 Town Center Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803Gaskins Barbecue & Lobster in Lakeland has undergone 21 inspections since January 2022, recording 108 total violations—an average of 5.1 violations per inspection, in line with the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have appeared repeatedly across inspections, including employee health reporting violations in at least 4 inspections (2025-02-21, 2024-06-11, 2023-08-10), parasite destruction violations in 3 recent inspections (2026-01-08, 2024-11-22), and proper cooking temperature violations (2023-08-10). Toxic substance control and time-as-control violations were cited in multiple 2025 inspections. The most recent inspection on January 8, 2026 resulted in Inspection Completed - No Further Action, with one basic violation documented.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Gaskins Barbecue & Lobster in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Gaskins Barbecue & Lobster in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections30 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 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.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Gaskins Barbecue & Lobster in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Gaskins Barbecue & Lobster in Lakeland last inspected?
- Gaskins Barbecue & Lobster in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Gaskins Barbecue & Lobster in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Gaskins Barbecue & Lobster in Lakeland are: Consumer advisory, Proper cooking temps, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Gaskins Barbecue & Lobster in Lakeland had?
- Gaskins Barbecue & Lobster in Lakeland has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Gaskins Barbecue & Lobster in Lakeland find?
- Gaskins Barbecue & Lobster in Lakeland was most recently inspected on January 8, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Gaskins Barbecue & Lobster in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Gaskins Barbecue & Lobster in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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