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THE RED TOP PIT STOP

12160 US HWY 98 N · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33809

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 26, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3694397
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13658413
DBPR license6308305

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 Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over cooked potatoes in walk in cooler, employee moved raw bacon. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 1

#1Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door in kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 9:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.