Living Water Snow Cones and More in Lakeland

1416 N Combee Rd, Lakeland, FL 33801
Overview

Living Water Snow Cones and More in Lakeland has been under repeated enforcement for pest contamination and sanitation deficiencies since at least October 2022. The facility received multiple stop-use orders between April and March 2026 for adulterated conditions related to rodent activity, including rodent droppings observed inside soda machine cabinets in March 2026. An inspection that same month documented 11 violations including a high-priority citation for premises not maintained free of roaches and rodents, along with intermediate violations for missing handwashing supplies, no written vomit/diarrhea procedures, a direct connection between the sewage system and the three-compartment sink with no air gap, and improper rodent bait storage. A prior inspection in April 2025 cited 16 violations including exposed liquid rodent bait not in a tamper-resistant station, missing sanitizer test strips, backflow prevention deficiencies on the handwashing sink, and again no written illness response procedures. The October 2022 inspection documented 20 violations including raw animal foods stored directly above ready-to-eat items, multiple food items held out of temperature in the hot holding unit, employee handwashing failures, and equipment not clean to sight and touch. The facility has also operated repeatedly without a valid food permit. Multiple inspections show the same systemic management gaps: employee health policies and written illness response procedures have been missing across multiple years despite repeated inspector guidance.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

0Inspections
0Violations
0Closures
8FDACS Insp.
4Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

Living Water Snow Cones and More in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages

This Facility 0 violations / inspection 0 violations per inspection
Polk County Avg 3.26 violations / inspection 3.26 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Polk County Avg 0.18 closures / facility 0.18 county average

Living Water Snow Cones and More in Lakeland: FDACS Inspection History (8)

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.

— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Re-Inspection Required· 11 violations· 1 stop-sale order· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: STEFANIA

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application.

Risk-Based Violations

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
No written procedures for responding to a vomiting or diarrheal event. Information regarding written procedures provided to the person in charge.
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
Warewashing area: No handwashing sign at handwashing sink.
6-301.11 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 PfPf
Toilet room: No paper towels at handwashing sink. COS: Paper towels provided.
95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
No certified food protection manager. Certificate available belongs to previous owner.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-204.11 Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Retail area: No ambient air thermometer is sandwich reach-in cooler. COS: Ambient air thermometer provided for cooler.
6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of roaches and rodents; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) P
Retail area: Rodent droppings observed inside cabinets of soda machine counter. Stop use order issued for Soda Machine Counter and Cabinets Area. o
4-904.11 Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without protection from contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces; single-service or single-use knives, forks or spoons not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers; or single-service or single-use articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact not furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser. 4-904.11
Retail area: Coffee stirrers not stored protected on customer self-service counter.
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Walk-in cooler: Black residue build-up on shelving and shelf glides.
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Warewashing area: Handwashing sink water turned off due to leak underneath. Verified handwashing sink has hot and cold water. Establishment has 2 weeks to fix plumbing leak.
5-402.11 Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf
Warewashing area: There is a direct connection between the sewage system and the three compartment sink (no air gap).
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit and has not met all permitting requirements. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2) F.A.C.
Operating without 2026 food permit. o A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. Comments: All affected areas must be adequately cleaned and sanitized. In addition, the food establishment must develop and implement a pest management control program. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected] to request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release. Print Date: 3/17/2026 Page 1 of 2 When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes. AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must contain: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any). 2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of pleadings and other papers shall be made. 3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts alleged by the department (informal hearing). 4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice. Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by Florida Law. HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS N/A I, _____________________________________________________ the person in charge of M & J Food Store hereby waive a notice and a hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report. N/A ____________________________________________ (Signature) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document. (Signature of FDACS Representative) (Signature of Representative) STEFANIA SKULADOTTIR-SIEBERT, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST MEHUL PATEL, OWNER FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13 Print Date: 3/17/2026 Page 2 of 2 Print Name and Title

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— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Request# 5130036. Check-Back release issued for Stop Use and/or Stop Sale Order. Only for self service food area and its equipment. Back dry storage area remains under stop use order that was issued on 4/7/25.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.

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Disposition: Affected areas were cleaned, sanitized, checked, and released and food establishment has implemented a pest management control
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JAMES CARROLL

Comments: This Focused Visit conducted for training purposes only.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Re-Inspection Required· 16 violations· 2 stop-sale orders· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. 30 days notice given to the food entity to repair the waste water drain plumbing in the back of the building, waste water is leaking onto the ground in the back of the building. Failure to comply may or will result in administrative action. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 to request food safety inspector visit prior to teh 30 days notice given. The affected storage areas shall be completely cleared of all merchandise, cleaned and sanitized by the next inspection; no other merchandise may be added to the storage area, or a Broken Stop-use will be issued. If evidence of pest infestation is observed on the next inspection, a Stop-Use Order will be issued on all receiving areas of the establishment and the establishment will no longer be allowed to receive additional food items, a Stop-Use Order of all processing equipment (if applicable) will be issued and a Stop-Sale Order of all exposed food items (if applicable) will be issued until the infestation is eradicated. A copy of the Pest Control Plan Checklist has been provided to the establishment. Stop Use Order issued. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action. Re-inspection visit required due to pests. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 to request food safety inspector visit for written release when all affected areas have been adequately cleaned and sanitized. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action. In addition, food establishment must develop and implement a pest management control program.

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 any employee health information available to help them 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. Y 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.
7-206.12 Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. 7-206.12 PP
Retail area- unknown liquid rodent bait is exposed under a pallet of 2 liter drinks and not in an approved tamper resistant bait station. COS- employee removed the open container of liquid pesticide into a garbage bag that was taken to dumpster outside. x
5-203.11 At least one handwashing sink, or number of handwashing sinks necessary for their convenient use by employees, not provided in food preparation, food dispensing or warewashing area, or for a toilet room. 5-203.11 PfPf
Back area- no hand washing sink located in the ware washing area. There is a door blocking access between the deli cooking area, where the nearest hand wash sink is located and the ware wash room. COS- employee removed the door that was up between the two rooms, hand wash sink in deli cooking area is now completely accessible to the ware washing area. Person in charge stated they may decide to have a dedicated hand wash sink in that area so the door can be reinstalled.
6-301.11 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 PfPf
Back area- no soap or paper towels provided in the restroom.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-204.11 Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Retail area- no thermometer inside the small reach in cooler for dairy, raw eggs and packaged bacon.
6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Outside area- gap around pipe going through the wall in the back of the building.
6-202.16 Perimeter walls and roofs not effective in protecting the establishment from the weather or the entry of insects, rodents, or other animals. 6-202.16
Outside area- large hole in the wall in the back of the building behind air conditioner pipes running along the wall, small and large holes in the wall need to be repaired to prevent possible pest entry.
4-903.11(A) Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)
Back area- cases of single use articles stored on the floor in the dry storage area.
4-302.14 Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Back area- No sanitizer test kit available for checking strength of sanitizer solution used on food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils. COS- chlorine sanitizer test strips was obtained during the inspection.
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Food service area- old food spillage, dirt residue and rodent droppings on shelves in the storage cabinet below the fountain drink machine. Back area- dirt and rodent droppings on dry storage area shelves. Black mold like residue on plastic display units on display shelves and stagnant water, dirt and some trash on storage shelves/pallets in the walk in cooler.
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Back area- one water valve under the 3 compartment sink is leaking. Condensate is leaking from the air cooling units' drip pans due to the drains being clogged. Plastic buckets are placed on the pallets under the condensate leaks in the walk in cooler. Outside area- outside waste water drain pipe plumbing for the mop and 3 compartment sink is broken. 30 days notice to fix the drain plumbing in the back of the building. See comments at the end of the inspection report.
5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf
Back area- spray wand hose attached to the 3 compartment sink's faucet unit hangs below the flood rim of the sink and there is no back flow prevention device on the unit.
5-402.11 Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf
Back area- 3 compartment sink's waste water drain plumbing is directly connected to the septic system, no air gap installed in the waste drain plumbing for the sink.
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17
Back area- no covered waste receptacle provided in the restroom.
6-501.11 Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114
Back area- south/front dry storage area is cluttered with excess unused equipment, plastic crates and plastic shelving units and boxes of old paperwork piled up in the areas. Area is not maintained clean and organized. Outside area- broken articles, trash littering the ground on the side and back of the building.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. Comments: All affected areas must be adequately cleaned and sanitized. In addition, the food establishment must develop and implement a pest management control program. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected] to request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release.

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STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. Comments: All affected areas must be adequately cleaned and sanitized. In addition, the food establishment must develop and implement a pest management control program. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected] to request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release. Print Date: 4/7/2025 Page 1 of 2 When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes. AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must contain: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any). 2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of pleadings and other papers shall be made. 3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts alleged by the department (informal hearing). 4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice. Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by Florida Law. HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS I, _____________________________________________________ the person in charge of M AND J FOOD STORE hereby waive a notice and a hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report. ____________________________________________ (Signature) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document. (Signature of FDACS Representative) (Signature of Representative) TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST KIM DEAN, EMPLOYEE/PERSON IN CHARGE Print Name and Title FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13 Print Date: 4/7/2025 Page 2 of 2

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— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: HANNAH BRUT, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Comments: Visit conducted in response to Hurricane Milton follow-up.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: STEFANIA

Comments: Request#5120012 in regards to establishment stating that they do not sell hemp extract products and did not request for hemp to be added to the permit. Previous inspection report reflects hemp extract products being sold at the establishment. No hemp extract products or kratom available at the store during visit and hemp has been removed from food permit. 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.

Good Retail Practice Violations

99 Expired Permit - The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12(1)(a), F.S., 5K-4.020(5), F.A.C.Repeat
Expired food permit- operating without 2024 food permit.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: STEFANIA

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 20 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GUISELLA URIBE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Copy of Norovirus clean-up and disinfection guidance document provided to manager. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Retail- Raw bacon was found displayed above milk bottles inside the walk-in cooler. COS, raw bacon was moved to an appropriate location during inspection. x
4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf
Backroom- Old white food residue encrusted on the potato slicer. o
4-602.12 Food-contact surface of cooking or baking equipment not cleaned at least every 24 hours, or cavity or door seals of microwave oven not cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. 4-602.12
Retail- Old food residue observed on interior walls of microwave. o
3-501.16(A)(1) Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PP
Food Service- Food items measured out of temperature at the hot holding unit: chicken tenders 119*F; corn dogs 113*F; sausages 125*F; egg rolls 125*F. COS, all food items were voluntarily discarded by food establishment during inspection. Food Service- Food items measured out of temperature at the hot holding unit: fried chicken 119*F; fish 120*F; potato wedges 127*F. COS, all food items were reheated to 165*F during inspection. x
2-201.11(A) The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to reportable symptoms, diagnosis, past illnesses or history of exposure to diseases that are transmissible through food. Food employee or conditional employee does not report necessary additional information such as date of onset of symptoms or illness, or diagnosis without symptoms. 2-201.11(A) PP
No employee health policy available in the food establishment. Copy of employee health guidelines and employee reporting agreement provided. 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
Food establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event involving the discharge of vomitus/diarrhea. Copy of Norovirus clean-up and disinfection guidance document provided to manager. o Print Date: 10/12/2022 Page 2 of 5
2-401.11 Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11
Food Service- Food employee observed drinking water in the processing area where foods were handled for customer orders. COS, discussed with employee where to drink the beverage, away the processing area, employee left the processing area with the drink. x
2-301.14 Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 PP
Food Service- Food employee did not wash hands between entering and exiting the food preparation area and prior donning gloves to handle food items. COS, after proper hand washing procedures were discussed with management, employee washed her hands and donned on new gloves during inspection. x Print Date: 10/12/2022 Page 1 of 5 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: Toilet Room- No paper towels available at the hand sink in the unisex restroom. o
3-201.11(C) Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) PfPf
Retail- Juice pouches displayed in the reach-in display cooler and gelatin displayed on retail shelf are labeled not for individual sale. COS, management removed the food items from retail sale. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-302.12 Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12
Food Service- Unlabeled bottles of hot sauce and barbecue sauce found next to hot holding unit. o
3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Food Service- Liquid shortening found stored directly on floor next to preparation table. o
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
Food Service- Food employee observed not wearing a hair restraint while engaged in open food processing. o
4-903.11(A) Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)
Food Service- Single-service bowls were found stored directly on floor by the preparation table. o
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Retail- Black mold-like grime observed on vending soda machine dispenser tray. o
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Backroom- Sprayer at the three compartment sink found leaking. o
5-402.11 Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf
Backroom- Direct connection exists between the sewage system and the drain line of the ware wash sink. o
5-501.11 Outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt or is not smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. 5-501.11
Outdoors- Dumpster found placed directly on ground and not a non-absorbent surface. 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
Backroom- wet mops found in mop bucket near ware wash sink are not inverted to allow proper air dry after use. o
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Food Services- Observed stained ceiling tiles in processing area. o
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
Food Service- Personal jacket found stored on liquid shortening next to preparation table and personal cell phone on preparation table. o

Living Water Snow Cones and More in Lakeland: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (4)

Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Living Water Snow Cones and More in Lakeland
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP USE ORDER — Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. Comments…
STOP USE ORDER — Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.
STOP USE ORDER — Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. Comments…
STOP USE ORDER — Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. Comments…

Living Water Snow Cones and More in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has Living Water Snow Cones and More in Lakeland had?
Living Water Snow Cones and More in Lakeland has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
Has Living Water Snow Cones and More in Lakeland ever been shut down?
No, Living Water Snow Cones and More in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
When was Living Water Snow Cones and More in Lakeland last inspected?
Living Water Snow Cones and More in Lakeland was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 17, 2026. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Re-Inspection Required.
How many inspections has Living Water Snow Cones and More in Lakeland had?
Living Water Snow Cones and More in Lakeland has 8 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Living Water Snow Cones and More in Lakeland find?
Living Water Snow Cones and More in Lakeland was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 17, 2026 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Re-Inspection Required).
Has Living Water Snow Cones and More in Lakeland had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Living Water Snow Cones and More in Lakeland has 4 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were released after correction.
What are the most common violations at Living Water Snow Cones and More in Lakeland?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Living Water Snow Cones and More in Lakeland are: 5-205.15(B): Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B); 6-301.11: 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; 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 Pf.
Does Living Water Snow Cones and More in Lakeland have any repeat violations?
Yes, Living Water Snow Cones and More in Lakeland has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 5-205.15(B): Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B); 6-301.11: 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; 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 Pf.

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