Mitchell's Coffee House in Lakeland
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235 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801Mitchell's Coffee House in Lakeland has been inspected 21 times since 2016, accumulating 89 total violations at an average of 4.2 per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurring, including hand washing violations cited in at least 4 inspections (October 2025, April 2025, November 2024), shell stock handling violations in the most recent inspection (March 2026), and employee health reporting violations in November 2024. The most recent inspection on March 12, 2026 found 6 violations including multiple shell stock requirement breaches and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mitchell's Coffee House in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Mitchell's Coffee House in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 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 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Mitchell's Coffee House in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mitchell's Coffee House in Lakeland last inspected?
- Mitchell's Coffee House in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Mitchell's Coffee House in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mitchell's Coffee House in Lakeland are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Mitchell's Coffee House in Lakeland had?
- Mitchell's Coffee House in Lakeland has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mitchell's Coffee House in Lakeland find?
- Mitchell's Coffee House in Lakeland was most recently inspected on March 12, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Mitchell's Coffee House in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Mitchell's Coffee House in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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