Gold's Gym in Lakeland
Last inspected:
3195 Us Highway 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33805Gold's Gym in Lakeland has 7 violations on the most recent inspection on December 16, 2025, and 13 violations on a prior inspection on August 8, 2022. The facility has been cited repeatedly for employee health policy violations — the person in charge was unable to correctly respond to questions about foodborne illnesses and their symptoms on both inspections. The December 2025 inspection found no probe thermometer available for food temperature measurement and a handwashing sink blocked by chemical spray bottles; the chemical storage issue was corrected during the visit. The August 2022 inspection documented cleaning chemicals improperly stored on top of an ice processing machine, which was moved to the floor during the visit, and a missing sanitizer test kit. The most recent inspection on December 16, 2025 was completed with violations requiring correction.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Gold's Gym in Lakeland: FDACS Inspection History (2)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
Employee Health Guidelines, Certified Food Protection Manager handout, Cleanup of Vomiting and Diarrheal handout, and
reporting agreement provided.
Risk-Based Violations
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing
transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may
cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible
through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of
food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge is unable to correctly respond to questions related to foodborne illnesses
and their symptoms. Provided establishment with employee health guidelines.
Y
o
2-103.11(O)
Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are
informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about
their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf
No documentation is provided for employees to report to the Person in Charge about
foodborne illnesses. Provided establishment with reporting agreement handout.
2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food
establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread
of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal
matter. 2-501.11 PfPfRepeat
No written procedures are provided for the cleanup of vomiting and diarrheal events.
Provided the establishment with cleanup guidance handout.
5-205.11
Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee
use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Food Service Area: handwash sink is blocked by the establishments chemical spray bottles.
COS: Moved establishment spray bottles to a new location during visit.
Good Retail Practice Violations
4-302.12
Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in
ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a
suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature
in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf
No probe thermometer available.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Food Service Area: Ceiling tiles above handwash sink has a brown stain.
99
The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
Current food permit is not displayed.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 13 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: Food establishment name has changed, but the food establishment's owner name and FEI# have not changed, notification sent to
business center to change food establishment name to Just Move Athletic Club.
Risk-Based Violations
4-602.11(E)
Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety
food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers
and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment
such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers,
cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders,
and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at
a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E)
Food service area- dried food residue buildup on the in use knife used for cutting bananas. Bottom of
bulk ice container has organic slime residue buildup around the drain outlet. COS- knife was taken to 3 compartment
sink and was cleaned and sanitized and placed on drain table to air dry.
o
Print Date: 8/8/2022
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Pf
Citation Description: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to
an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do
not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of
employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf
Observation: The food establishment does not have a written vomit or diarrhea event clean up procedure available.
Information was given to the food establishment's management to help them write up step by step procedures for
vomit and/or diarrhea event clean up.
o
2-102.11(C)
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing
transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause
foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can
not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)
(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge had some knowledge of employee health information, but did not have their
employee health guidance information available to help him answer questions about employee health as it relates to
food borne illnesses and their symptoms, and reporting responsibilities, exclusions and restrictions of food
employees. Employee health policy guidance for development of a policy was given to the entity.
o
7-201.11
Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils,
linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or
partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens,
and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP
Back area- various spray bottles of cleaners stored on top of the ice processing machine in the back
storage room. COS- person in charge moved the cleaners to the floor in the room.
x
2-401.11
Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils,
and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11
Food service area- food employee observed eating in the food processing/desk area.
o
95
Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test
through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
No certified food protection manager/certificate available for this food establishment.
o
Good Retail Practice Violations
3-305.11
Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where
it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Back area- cases and plastic bags of various powdered protein shake/smoothie mixture not stored on
storage shelf that is at least 6 inches up from the floor.
o
2-402.11
Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint,
or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed
food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11
Food service area- food employee not wearing hair restraint while working with exposed food.
o
4-501.12
Surfaces that are subject to scratching or scoring not resurfaced or discarded when they can
no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. 4-501.12
Food service area- cutting board is badly stained and heavily scored on both sides. COS- person in
charge removed the cutting board from service by throwing it into the trash, person in charge stated that they will get
a new one.
x
4-302.14
Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing
solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Food service area- person in charge cannot find their sanitizer test kit for checking strength of their
quat sanitizer solution.
o
5-205.15(B)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Food service area- countertop installed bin for holding ice does not have a plug and is draining into a
bucket placed under the drain in the cabinet. Back area- air conditioner unit above the ceiling is leaking condensate
into a plastic container placed directly under the leak on the floor in the middle of the women's restroom/locker area.
o
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Food service area- ceiling tiles water stained and sagging, no current water leaks in that area. Back
area- ceiling tiles damaged/ water stained from a current air conditioner unit's condensate water leakage in the
women's restroom/locker room.
o
6-501.11
Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the
establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or other
possessions. 6-501.110
Back area- personal articles stored on same shelves with food and single use articles in the back food
storage room. COS- person in charge moved the personal articles to a more suitable place on the bottom shelf away
from food, food equipment and single use articles.
x
99
The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
Food establishment does not have their 2022 annual food permit posted in the building. Person in
charge got email from corporate with the 2022 food permit shown to inspector in the email that needs to be printed
and posted in the building.
o
Print Date: 8/8/2022
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Gold's Gym in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Gold's Gym in Lakeland last inspected?
- Gold's Gym in Lakeland was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 16, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Gold's Gym in Lakeland had?
- Gold's Gym in Lakeland has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Gold's Gym in Lakeland find?
- Gold's Gym in Lakeland was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 16, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Gold's Gym in Lakeland had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Gold's Gym in Lakeland has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Gold's Gym in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Gold's Gym in Lakeland are: 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11; 2-102.11(C): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C) (2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-401.11: Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11.
- Does Gold's Gym in Lakeland have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Gold's Gym in Lakeland has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11.
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