JOYFUL CHINESE RESTAURANT
7360 KATHLEEN RD, Lakeland, FL 33810
Polk County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: JOYFUL CHINESE RESTAURANT INC · License: SEA6308739
JOYFUL CHINESE RESTAURANT in Lakeland, FL has 12 inspections on record with 37 total violations (3.1 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.
Data current as of March 27, 2025
Emergency Closures (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2022 | Fly activity | 14:37:00 |
Inspection History (12)
Mar 27, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Nov 7, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Feb 21, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Oct 11, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Apr 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Dec 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Aug 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Jun 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
Apr 12, 2022 — Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
Apr 12, 2022 — Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
Apr 11, 2022 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Mar 30, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
How Does This Facility Compare?
JOYFUL CHINESE RESTAURANT has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Polk County average of 0.11 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.93.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many health inspections has JOYFUL CHINESE RESTAURANT had?
- JOYFUL CHINESE RESTAURANT has had 12 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
- Has JOYFUL CHINESE RESTAURANT ever been shut down?
- Yes, JOYFUL CHINESE RESTAURANT has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
- What are the most common violations at JOYFUL CHINESE RESTAURANT?
- The most frequently cited violations at JOYFUL CHINESE RESTAURANT are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Single-use items.
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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).
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