Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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FEDERAL BAR LAKELAND

124 S TENNESSEE AVE · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33801

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 26, 2020
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2975860
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7207742
DBPR license6308436

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 26, 2020 3:05 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 27, 2020 3:55 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate2 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

#3High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches in microwave Observed 1 live roach on kitchen hand sink Observed 2 live roaches on reach in cooler Observed 2 live roaches on floor going under reach in cooler. Observed 3 live roaches on wall behind make table Observed 2 live roached on make table Observed 1 live roach under dish machine

Intermediate 2

#4Intermediate31A-02-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by step ladder.

#5Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Bartender hired 12-20.

Basic 2

#1Basic23-25-4

Basic – Build-up of grease and dust on hood filters.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. White cup and open rockstar on cook make table

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:51 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.