SMITH'S AMERICAN TAVERN
124 S TENNESSEE AVE · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33801
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. raw beef stored over raw pork in walk-in coolers. Employee moved beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Front bar area. Handwashing sink relocated across bar, the three compartment sink removed and dish machine was added. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Back bar **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cole slaw make on 11/2 not date marked. **Warning**
Basic 1
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tin foil pans on top of back cabinet **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 8:24 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.