Louis Pappas Market Cafe in Lakeland
Last inspected:
1318 Towncenter Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803Louis Pappas Market Cafe in Lakeland has recorded 28 inspections with 132 total violations since 2016, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have appeared consistently across the inspection history, including recurring citations for employee health reporting, consumer advisory failures, toxic substance control, and time-temperature control for ready-to-eat foods. The most recent inspection on September 22, 2025 was a complaint-driven visit that identified 9 violations and was completed with no further action required. A Warning was issued following the July 17, 2025 routine inspection, which documented employee health reporting and toxic substance control violations among its 9 findings.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Louis Pappas Market Cafe in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Louis Pappas Market Cafe in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 4 inspections8 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections35 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 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· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Louis Pappas Market Cafe in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Louis Pappas Market Cafe in Lakeland last inspected?
- Louis Pappas Market Cafe in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 22, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Louis Pappas Market Cafe in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Louis Pappas Market Cafe in Lakeland are: Toxic substance control, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Louis Pappas Market Cafe in Lakeland had?
- Louis Pappas Market Cafe in Lakeland has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Louis Pappas Market Cafe in Lakeland find?
- Louis Pappas Market Cafe in Lakeland was most recently inspected on September 22, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Louis Pappas Market Cafe in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Louis Pappas Market Cafe in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- 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.
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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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