Nineteen61 in Lakeland
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215 E Main St Flr 1, Lakeland, FL 33801NINETEEN61, a 154-seat permanent food service establishment in Lakeland, has accumulated 103 violations across 18 inspections since 2022, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection—slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. Proper hand and arm washing violations were cited in at least 6 inspections, along with recurring high-priority violations in employee health reporting, approved food sources, and consumer advisory requirements. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. A portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone during a September 2020 inspection. The most recent inspection on December 3, 2025 documented 12 violations including high-priority findings in hand washing, consumer advisory, and approved food source, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Nineteen61 in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Nineteen61 in Lakeland: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Nineteen61 in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— 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
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Nineteen61 in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Nineteen61 in Lakeland last inspected?
- Nineteen61 in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 12, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
- What are the most common violations at Nineteen61 in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Nineteen61 in Lakeland are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Nineteen61 in Lakeland had?
- Nineteen61 in Lakeland has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Nineteen61 in Lakeland find?
- Nineteen61 in Lakeland was most recently inspected on May 12, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
- Has Nineteen61 in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Nineteen61 in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
- Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
- Has Nineteen61 in Lakeland had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Nineteen61 in Lakeland has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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