LINGS BUFFET
4320 S FLORIDA AVE, Lakeland, FL 33813
Polk County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: FORTUNE DRAGON LLC · License: SEA6303478
LINGS BUFFET in Lakeland, FL has 33 inspections on record with 199 total violations (6 per inspection) and 2 emergency closures.
Data current as of June 25, 2025
Emergency Closures (2)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2019 | Roach activity | 08:25:00 |
| May 16, 2017 | Roach activity | 07:52:00 |
Inspection History (33)
Jun 25, 2025 — Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Mar 14, 2025 — Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Jan 16, 2025 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Aug 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Feb 14, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Nov 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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May 11, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Mar 9, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Nov 9, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Nov 2, 2022 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Mar 31, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Oct 18, 2021 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Feb 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Nov 20, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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May 29, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Dec 30, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sep 11, 2019 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sep 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Jun 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
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Jun 10, 2019 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Jul 12, 2018 — Complaint Full· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jun 7, 2018 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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May 23, 2018 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jul 18, 2017 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 7, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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May 17, 2017 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
May 16, 2017 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Mar 28, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
Mar 27, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Mar 24, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Mar 23, 2017 — Routine - Food· 21 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Nov 15, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
Nov 7, 2016 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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How Does This Facility Compare?
LINGS BUFFET has had 2 emergency closures, compared to the Polk County average of 0.11 closures per facility. It has averaged 6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.93.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many health inspections has LINGS BUFFET had?
- LINGS BUFFET has had 33 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
- Has LINGS BUFFET ever been shut down?
- Yes, LINGS BUFFET has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.
- What are the most common violations at LINGS BUFFET?
- The most frequently cited violations at LINGS BUFFET are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
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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).
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