Smith's American Tavern in Lakeland
Last inspected:
124 S Tennessee Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801Smith's American Tavern in Lakeland has recorded 106 violations across 27 inspections since 2018, averaging 3.9 per visit. The tavern was shut down once for roach activity. The facility has faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $250 fine. Most frequent violations involve improperly cleaned multi-use utensils, unprotected outer openings, and improper chemical storage.
Most recent closure: February 26, 2020 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Smith's American Tavern in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
This Facility
3.9
violations / inspection
3.9 violations per inspection
Polk County Avg
3.26
violations / inspection
3.26 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Polk County Avg
0.18
closures / facility
0.18 county average
Smith's American Tavern in Lakeland: Emergency Closure History (1)
Smith's American Tavern in Lakeland: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $250.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2020011542 | $250.00 | Feb 27, 2020 | Miami (Doral) |
Smith's American Tavern in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections21 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 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 (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Smith's American Tavern in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Smith's American Tavern in Lakeland last inspected?
- Smith's American Tavern in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Smith's American Tavern in Lakeland last shut down?
- Smith's American Tavern in Lakeland was last shut down on February 26, 2020 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Smith's American Tavern in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Smith's American Tavern in Lakeland are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Smith's American Tavern in Lakeland had?
- Smith's American Tavern in Lakeland has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Smith's American Tavern in Lakeland find?
- Smith's American Tavern in Lakeland was most recently inspected on March 26, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Smith's American Tavern in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- Yes, Smith's American Tavern in Lakeland has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Smith's American Tavern in Lakeland faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Smith's American Tavern in Lakeland has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $250.00 in fines.
- How much has Smith's American Tavern in Lakeland been fined?
- Smith's American Tavern in Lakeland has been fined a total of $250.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
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