COZY OAKS RESTAURANT
1201 E ORANGE ST · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33801
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented and rusted can of crushed pineapple. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested twice at 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for sanitizing, tested at 50ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Portioned packs of sliced cheeses held in reach in cooler not date marked. **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. Multiple items in reach in coolers not date marked **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 expired certificate. **Warning**
Basic 4
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on flip top cooler doors at cookline **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area under soda fountain heads has buildup of food debris. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Portioned coffee in filters at wait station not covered. Operator placed lid on container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over ready to eat items in reach in cooler under expo window. Operator moved tomatoes to bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:36 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.