Hgi Lakeland Great American Grill in Lakeland
Last inspected:
3839 Don Emerson Dr, Lakeland, FL 33811HGI Lakeland Great American Grill has received 33 inspections since January 2022, accumulating 188 total violations—an average of 5.7 per inspection, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. A disciplinary action resulted in $160 in fines. The violation record shows recurring patterns: proper cooking temperature violations appeared in at least 5 inspections between March 2024 and October 2025; hand washing and employee health policy violations were cited in at least 3 inspections; and chemical storage violations were documented in at least 4 inspections. The most recent inspection on March 3, 2026 found 12 violations (all basic) and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hgi Lakeland Great American Grill in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Hgi Lakeland Great American Grill in Lakeland: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024018041 | $160.00 | Jan 4, 2024 | Miami (Doral) |
Hgi Lakeland Great American Grill in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections26 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 5 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 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· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Hgi Lakeland Great American Grill in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hgi Lakeland Great American Grill in Lakeland last inspected?
- Hgi Lakeland Great American Grill in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hgi Lakeland Great American Grill in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hgi Lakeland Great American Grill in Lakeland are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Hgi Lakeland Great American Grill in Lakeland had?
- Hgi Lakeland Great American Grill in Lakeland has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hgi Lakeland Great American Grill in Lakeland find?
- Hgi Lakeland Great American Grill in Lakeland was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hgi Lakeland Great American Grill in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Hgi Lakeland Great American Grill 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.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- Has Hgi Lakeland Great American Grill in Lakeland faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Hgi Lakeland Great American Grill in Lakeland has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Hgi Lakeland Great American Grill in Lakeland been fined?
- Hgi Lakeland Great American Grill in Lakeland has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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