Granger and Sons Bar-b-que in Lakeland
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8121 Us 98 N, Lakeland, FL 338095328Granger and Sons Bar-B-Que in Lakeland is a 49-seat barbecue restaurant with 22 inspections on record between March 2023 and January 2026, averaging 1.7 violations per inspection—significantly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed and has no disciplinary actions on record. Food contact surface violations appeared repeatedly across multiple inspections (2025, 2024), and chemical storage and toxic substance control violations were cited in four separate inspections (2023, 2024), suggesting recurring management gaps in these areas despite corrective action. The most recent inspection on January 8, 2026 resulted in one basic violation with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Granger and Sons Bar-b-que in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Granger and Sons Bar-b-que in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections3 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Granger and Sons Bar-b-que in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Granger and Sons Bar-b-que in Lakeland last inspected?
- Granger and Sons Bar-b-que 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 Granger and Sons Bar-b-que in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Granger and Sons Bar-b-que in Lakeland are: Proper cooling equipment, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Granger and Sons Bar-b-que in Lakeland had?
- Granger and Sons Bar-b-que in Lakeland has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Granger and Sons Bar-b-que in Lakeland find?
- Granger and Sons Bar-b-que in Lakeland was most recently inspected on January 8, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Granger and Sons Bar-b-que in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Granger and Sons Bar-b-que in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
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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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