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THE LAKE HOUSE KITCHEN 5 LLC

695 AVE K SW · WINTER HAVEN · Polk County · FL 33880

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 23, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1345284
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13736828
DBPR license6351353

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 50-17-3 Observed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired Feb. 1, 2026, establishment is open and operating and serving customers. Future legal action given to operator. Verified ownership **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic50-04-4

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee discarded open can of Pepsi. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic51-06-5

Basic – Waste tank on the left the truck side connected to pvc pipe to waste holding tank. Also propane tank not quick disconnect. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 3:40 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.