Geico Direct in Lakeland
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3535 West Pipkin Road, Lakeland, FL 33811GEICO Direct in Lakeland operates a 488-seat permanent food service establishment with 25 inspections on record since 2016, totaling 69 violations and averaging 2.8 violations per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have centered on employee health reporting and management awareness across multiple inspections, with hand washing and allergen awareness cited repeatedly. The facility received a Warning Issued disposition on December 10, 2025 following 18 violations, including high-priority findings related to hand washing, allergen awareness, and food condition. The most recent inspection on March 5, 2026 included a routine food inspection with 9 high-priority violations for management awareness and employee health reporting, resulting in an Inspection Completed - No Further Action disposition, and a separate callback inspection on the same date with zero violations and a Call Back - Complied disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Geico Direct in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Geico Direct in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 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· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections4 violations · 3 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· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Geico Direct in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Geico Direct in Lakeland last inspected?
- Geico Direct in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Geico Direct in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Geico Direct in Lakeland are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Toxic substance control.
- How many health inspections has Geico Direct in Lakeland had?
- Geico Direct in Lakeland has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Geico Direct in Lakeland find?
- Geico Direct in Lakeland was most recently inspected on March 5, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Geico Direct in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Geico Direct in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
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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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