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FORDS GARAGE

879 LAKELAND PARK CENTER DR · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33809

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 17, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3663795
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13516287
DBPR license6308443

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical3 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

3 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#3High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitation bucket on cook line where food is prepared and held, manager moved bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on cook line where food is prepared, manager removed employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with debris. Observed on exterior of flip top u it used for salads. Manager cleaned exterior of flip top. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:04 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.