Ovation Bistro & Bar in Lakeland
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4715 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813Ovation Bistro & Bar in Lakeland has recorded 20 inspections and 127 violations over approximately nine years, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection—22 percent above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurring across multiple inspections, including shell stock requirements violations cited in at least four separate inspections (2024-08-20, 2023-02-22, 2025-10-09), chemical storage violations in five inspections (2025-10-09, 2025-10-03, 2024-08-20, 2023-12-08, 2023-02-22), and employee health policy violations in at least three inspections (2023-08-08, 2023-02-22, 2025-10-03). Consumer advisory violations have appeared in six of the most recent seven inspections. On August 8, 2023, a Warning was issued following an inspection that documented high-priority violations including management awareness, employee health reporting, food in good condition, food contact surfaces, and proper cooking temperatures. The most recent inspection on October 9, 2025 was complaint-based and documented 21 violations (1 high-priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic), with disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ovation Bistro & Bar in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Ovation Bistro & Bar in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 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 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 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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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Ovation Bistro & Bar in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ovation Bistro & Bar in Lakeland last inspected?
- Ovation Bistro & Bar in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 9, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Ovation Bistro & Bar in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ovation Bistro & Bar in Lakeland are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Ovation Bistro & Bar in Lakeland had?
- Ovation Bistro & Bar in Lakeland has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ovation Bistro & Bar in Lakeland find?
- Ovation Bistro & Bar in Lakeland was most recently inspected on October 9, 2025 with 8 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Ovation Bistro & Bar in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Ovation Bistro & Bar 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- 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).
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