What are the most common violations at Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland?

The most frequently cited violations at Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.

How many health inspections has Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland had?

Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland has had 4 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.

What did the most recent inspection of Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland find?

Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland was most recently inspected on July 1, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Has Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland ever been shut down?

No, Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.

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.

How many inspections has Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland had?

Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland find?

Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 26, 2023 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit).

Has Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland

Last inspected: July 1, 2026

4802 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813

Polk County · Permanent Food Service
Owner: Robert & Annie Investments INC
DBPR License: SEA6308997
FDACS Estab #: 372577

Overview

Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland operated without a valid food permit during its most recent inspection on April 26, 2023, and was issued 13 violations. The violations included high-priority chemical storage violations, with cleaning solution and various chemicals improperly stored on shelves with and above food equipment and single-use articles in the processing and back areas. The facility also lacked written procedures for vomit and diarrhea event cleanup, did not have chemical spray bottles properly labeled, and had handwashing sinks blocked by stored articles — multiple violations that were corrected on site during the inspection. The person in charge demonstrated incomplete knowledge of employee health policy and reporting requirements related to foodborne illness prevention. The inspection was completed with corrective actions taken.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

4Inspections

16Violations

0Closures

1FDACS Insp.

Last inspected DBPR: July 1, 2026

Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages

This Facility 4 violations / inspection 4 violations per inspection

Polk County Avg 3.25 violations / inspection 3.25 county average

This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures

Polk County Avg 0.18 closures / facility 0.18 county average

Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (4)

2026 — 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority

Jul 1, 2026 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

2025 — 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority

Dec 18, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Jul 10, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Mar 21, 2025 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland: FDACS Inspection History (1)

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.

2023 — 1 inspection

Apr 26, 2023 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 13 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To renew a food permit, visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520.

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 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

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 PfPf

The food establishment does not have a written vomit or diarrhea event clean up procedure available. A guidance handout 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

7-102.11 Working container of poisonous or toxic materials taken from a bulk supply not clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. 7-102.11 PfPf

Processing area- chemical spray bottles are not labeled with common name of the cleaning chemical solution in the spray bottles. COS- person in charge labeled the spray bottles with common name for the chemical in the bottles. x

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

Processing and back areas- spray bottle with cleaning solution in it and various chemicals stored on shelves with and above food equipment and single use articles. COS- person in charge moved the spray bottle with cleaning solution in it to a proper storage area. Single use articles were moved by food employee to be stored on shelf above the chemicals. x Print Date: 4/26/2023 Page 2 of 4

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

Processing and food service areas- access to hand wash sinks blocked, articles stored in the sinks. COS- person in charge instructed on availability/access of hand wash sinks and the articles were removed from the sinks. x

6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14

Food service area- no hand washing sign posted at the hand wash sink. A hand wash sign was provided to the food entity. o Print Date: 4/26/2023 Page 1 of 4 8 Pf Citation Description: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf Observation: Processing and food service areas- no paper towels provided at the hand wash sinks. COS- paper towels were provided at the hand wash sinks. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

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

Processing area- food employees either not wearing proper hair restraint or not wearing beard nets while working with exposed food, clean food equipment and single use articles. o

4-803.11 Soiled linens not kept in clean, nonabsorbent receptacles or clean, washable laundry bags or not stored and transported to prevent contamination of food, clean equipment, clean utensils, or single-service and single-use articles. 4-803.11

Processing area- soiled apron stored on table next to blender jar. COS- person in charge moved the soiled apron to its proper storage location for soiled linens. x

4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13

Processing area- food residue buildup on outer surfaces of working storage containers and microwave oven and door handles to storage units and walk in cooler. o

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17

Processing area- no covered waste receptacle provided in the employee restroom. o

6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16

Back area- wet mop stored in wringer of mop bucket and not stored hanging up to dry when not in use. COS- person in charge was instructed and mop was placed in a proper position to allow for it to air dry. x

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

Processing area- food employees personal articles and food/drinks stored on prep counters and on shelves with food, food equipment and single use articles. COS- person in charge moved all the personal articles and food/drinks to a designated and separate area for such personal items. x

99 Expired Permit- The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12(1) (a)F.S., 5K-4.020(4)(b) F.A.C.

Food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. o

Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland last inspected?: Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 1, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland?: The most frequently cited violations at Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland had?: Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland has had 4 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland find?: Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland was most recently inspected on July 1, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland ever been shut down?: No, Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?: Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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.
When was Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland last inspected?: Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on April 26, 2023. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit.
How many inspections has Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland had?: Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland find?: Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 26, 2023 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit).
Has Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Lake Miriam Chinese Kitchen in Lakeland are: 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) Pf; 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 Pf; 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14.