Mega Mercado Restaurant in Lakeland
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6645 S Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33813Mega Mercado Restaurant in Lakeland has been inspected 22 times since 2016 with 105 total violations, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection — slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have included proper hand and arm washing (cited in at least 4 inspections), consumer advisory failures, allergen awareness, and food contact surface issues. A warning was issued following a February 2025 routine inspection that documented 10 violations including three high-priority findings related to hand washing, allergen awareness, and consumer advisories. The most recent inspection on February 19, 2026 resulted in 3 violations with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mega Mercado Restaurant in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Mega Mercado Restaurant in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Mega Mercado Restaurant in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mega Mercado Restaurant in Lakeland last inspected?
- Mega Mercado Restaurant in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 19, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Mega Mercado Restaurant in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mega Mercado Restaurant in Lakeland are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Mega Mercado Restaurant in Lakeland had?
- Mega Mercado Restaurant in Lakeland has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mega Mercado Restaurant in Lakeland find?
- Mega Mercado Restaurant in Lakeland was most recently inspected on February 19, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Mega Mercado Restaurant in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Mega Mercado Restaurant in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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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).
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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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