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VAMPIRE PENGUIN LAKELAND

216 E PINE ST · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33801

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 23, 2025
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3682814
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13580982
DBPR license6309056

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical2 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#2High Priority50-08-7

High Priority – Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Operator applied for license and is pending fixes to provisos on approved plan review application for layout. **Warning**

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Basic 1

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in dry storage room, Exposed ceiling with AC unit, duct work, and exposed wiring. Area has reach in freezer. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:29 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.