Lucille's American Cafe in Winter Haven
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205 3rd Street Sw, Winter Haven, FL 33880Lucille's American Cafe in Winter Haven has accumulated 50 violations across 11 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. A significant compliance issue emerged on December 1, 2023, when a Warning was issued following an inspection that documented 8 violations, including 4 high-priority findings: employee health reporting failures, hand washing deficiencies, food contact surface issues, and time as a control violations. The facility returned to compliance on the callback inspection 10 days later. Consumer advisory violations have appeared in 7 of the past 5 inspections, indicating a pattern of menu-labeling or allergen-disclosure issues. The most recent inspection on April 3, 2026 documented 2 violations (1 intermediate, 1 basic) with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lucille's American Cafe in Winter Haven: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Lucille's American Cafe in Winter Haven: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Lucille's American Cafe in Winter Haven: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lucille's American Cafe in Winter Haven last inspected?
- Lucille's American Cafe in Winter Haven was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Lucille's American Cafe in Winter Haven?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lucille's American Cafe in Winter Haven are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Lucille's American Cafe in Winter Haven had?
- Lucille's American Cafe in Winter Haven has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lucille's American Cafe in Winter Haven find?
- Lucille's American Cafe in Winter Haven was most recently inspected on April 3, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Lucille's American Cafe in Winter Haven ever been shut down?
- No, Lucille's American Cafe in Winter Haven has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- 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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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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