Reececliff Family Diner in Lakeland
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940 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803Reececliff Family Diner in Lakeland has been inspected 24 times since 2016, accumulating 133 violations—an average of 5.5 per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Toxic substance control violations appeared repeatedly across at least four inspections (January 2026, February 2025, September 2024, and January 2024), suggesting a recurring management issue with chemical storage or handling. Food contact surface violations were cited three times in August 2025, and proper cooking temperature violations appeared in January 2026. The most recent inspection on January 13, 2026 resulted in six violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Reececliff Family Diner in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Reececliff Family Diner in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 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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— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 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· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Reececliff Family Diner in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Reececliff Family Diner in Lakeland last inspected?
- Reececliff Family Diner in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Reececliff Family Diner in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Reececliff Family Diner in Lakeland are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Reececliff Family Diner in Lakeland had?
- Reececliff Family Diner in Lakeland has had 24 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 Reececliff Family Diner in Lakeland find?
- Reececliff Family Diner in Lakeland was most recently inspected on January 13, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Reececliff Family Diner in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Reececliff Family Diner in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
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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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