COZY OAKS RESTAURANT
1201 E ORANGE ST · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33801
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flies in kitchen at dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 10 live roaches under reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed 3 live roaches under cooks line in kitchen. Observed 2 live roaches under/beside hot water heater tank below dish machine in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach climbing on wall at dish machine in kitchen. Observed 10 live roaches crawling on the floor in the kitchen, coming from under cooks line. Observed 3 live roaches crawling on yellow pipe behind fryer. Observed Operator pull wall peeling off and 20 roaches came out onto kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
22-05-4Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. At reach in cooler.
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Multiple knives stored in hand wash sink in kitchen.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid in it. Employee stated he doesn't know what it is.
Basic 7
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches under dish washing machine.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table next to eggs and garnishes. Cook moved beverage to lower shelf away from customers food. **Corrected On-Site**
23-20-4Basic – Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. Observed heavy build up on and under cooks line fryers and cooks line stove top. Operator began cleaning area with a hose. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor next to reach in cooler. Observed case of cereal and a case of coffee creamer stored on the floor in dry storage area near dining room.
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment. Heavy build up of grease under and behind cooks line.
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Missing on 3 light bulbs above kitchen cook line area.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service plates stored on floor in dry storage area in dining room.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:39 PM.
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.