Winners Circle Sportsbar and Grill in Lakeland
Last inspected:
4215 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813Winners Circle Sportsbar and Grill in Lakeland has accumulated 232 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.3 per visit. The facility was shut down once in 2021 for roach and fly activity, followed by three consecutive days of emergency order callbacks with repeated non-compliance before correcting violations. The most frequently cited violations involve proper ventilation, food contact surfaces, and chemical storage.
Most recent closure: October 18, 2021 for roach & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Winners Circle Sportsbar and Grill in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
This Facility
7.1
violations / inspection
7.1 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
Winners Circle Sportsbar and Grill in Lakeland: Emergency Closure History (1)
Winners Circle Sportsbar and Grill in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections18 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections23 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 9 inspections30 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections25 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections29 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Winners Circle Sportsbar and Grill in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Winners Circle Sportsbar and Grill in Lakeland last inspected?
- Winners Circle Sportsbar and Grill in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Winners Circle Sportsbar and Grill in Lakeland last shut down?
- Winners Circle Sportsbar and Grill in Lakeland was last shut down on October 18, 2021 for roach & fly 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 Winners Circle Sportsbar and Grill in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Winners Circle Sportsbar and Grill in Lakeland are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Winners Circle Sportsbar and Grill in Lakeland had?
- Winners Circle Sportsbar and Grill in Lakeland has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Winners Circle Sportsbar and Grill in Lakeland find?
- Winners Circle Sportsbar and Grill in Lakeland was most recently inspected on April 24, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Winners Circle Sportsbar and Grill in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- Yes, Winners Circle Sportsbar and Grill in Lakeland has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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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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