Pat's Tavern in Lakeland
Last inspected:
618 N Wabash Ave, Lakeland, FL 33815Pat's Tavern in Lakeland has had 14 inspections on record between February 2021 and February 2026, documenting 16 total violations and no emergency closures. Consumer advisory violations have appeared in 7 of the last 8 inspections, representing a recurring pattern of intermediate-level findings. The facility averaged 1.1 violations per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. An administrative complaint was recommended following the October 2024 inspection. The most recent inspection on February 6, 2026 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pat's Tavern in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Pat's Tavern in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Pat's Tavern in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pat's Tavern in Lakeland last inspected?
- Pat's Tavern in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Pat's Tavern in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pat's Tavern in Lakeland are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Pat's Tavern in Lakeland had?
- Pat's Tavern in Lakeland has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pat's Tavern in Lakeland find?
- Pat's Tavern in Lakeland was most recently inspected on February 6, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pat's Tavern in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Pat's Tavern in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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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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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