How many inspections has Save-a-lot in Lakeland had?

Save-a-lot in Lakeland has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Save-a-lot in Lakeland find?

Save-a-lot in Lakeland was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 13, 2025 (Focused Inspection).

Has Save-a-lot in Lakeland had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Save-a-lot in Lakeland has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Save-a-lot in Lakeland

Name: Save-a-lot in Lakeland Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: October 13, 2025

917 E Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33801

Polk County · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft · FDACS
Owner: Sal Acquisition Three LLC
FDACS Estab #: 425449

Part of: Save-A-Lot Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Save-A-Lot in Lakeland was cited for 11 violations during an operating permit inspection on January 16, 2025, but corrected all findings on site. The violations included two priority cross-contamination issues: raw shell eggs stored directly above cheeses in the dairy walk-in cooler, and raw chicken stored on top of raw beef in the meat walk-in cooler — both were relocated during the inspection. The facility also had priority foundation violations for equipment cleanliness (old protein build-up on the band saw blade area and meat tenderizer blades, which were cleaned and sanitized on site) and an improperly located handwashing sink near the popcorn machine in the front retail area (the machine was relocated to the back by an available handwashing sink). A focused inspection for sample collection on October 13, 2025 resulted in no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.

11Violations

Last inspected FDACS: October 13, 2025

Save-a-lot in Lakeland: FDACS Inspection History (2)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

2025 — 2 inspections

Oct 13, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: KATHY KIERSEY, STORE MANAGER

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Jan 16, 2025 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 11 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: STEFANIA

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP

Back area: Raw shell eggs stored on shelf above cheeses in dairy walk-in cooler. COS: Raw shell eggs were relocated. x

3-302.11(A)(2) Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) PP

Meat department: Box of raw chicken stored on top of box of raw beef in meat walk-in cooler. COS: Raw chicken was relocated. x

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf

Meat department: Old protein build-up between blade area of bottom cabinet of band saw and on bottom frame. Old protein build-up between meat tenderizer blades. COS: Band saw and tenderizer were cleaned and sanitized.

5-204.11 Handwashing sink not located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing or warewashing areas; or not located in, or immediately adjacent to, toilet rooms. 5-204.11 PfPf

Front retail area: No handwashing sink by popcorn machine for employees to wash hands during preparation and bagging of the popcorn. COS: Popcorn machine was relocated to the back by handwashing sink.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-903.11(C) Single-service or single-use articles not kept in the original protective package or not stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. 4-903.11(C)

Meat department: Single-service meat foam trays not stored inverted on storage shelving.

4-501.11 Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11

Meat department: Rust build-up on meat foam trays storage shelving above cutting boards.

4-501.14 Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14

Meat department and produce area: Unclean three compartment sink sprayer.

4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)

Meat department: Residue build-up on the sides of the meat wrapper frame.

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11

Retail area: Mold like build-up on ceiling tiles above dairy fresh coolers. Produce area: Rust on vents above hallway.

6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12

Back area: Ice build-up on floor in walk-in freezer. Meat department: Dust build-up on condenser unit fan guards in meat walk-in cooler.

99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.

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Save-a-lot in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Save-a-lot in Lakeland last inspected?: Save-a-lot in Lakeland was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 13, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Save-a-lot in Lakeland had?: Save-a-lot in Lakeland has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Save-a-lot in Lakeland find?: Save-a-lot in Lakeland was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 13, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Save-a-lot in Lakeland had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Save-a-lot in Lakeland has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Save-a-lot in Lakeland?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Save-a-lot in Lakeland are: 5-204.11: Handwashing sink not located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing or warewashing areas; or not located in, or immediately adjacent to, toilet rooms. 5-204.11 Pf; 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P; 3-302.11(A)(2): Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) P.