THE BRUNCH BOX
735 E MEMORIAL BLVD · 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 5
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. Observed chlorine dish machine strength at 0ppm. Manager observed that the container was empty and replaced the chlorine sanitizer. After priming machine many times, chlorine test strip read 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food beef stored over ready-to-eat chopped lettuce. Manager removed beef and placed on lower level. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 10 droppings under triple sink and dish machine. Observed 10 droppings next to mop sink. Observed 8 droppings beside ice machine next to soda boxes. Manager began cleaning up droppings. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-21-4High Priority – Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Observed rodent hair and nesting materials inside hole of wall under triple sink. **Warning**
35A-18-4High Priority – Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Observed rub marks on wall at hole in wall under triple sink. Observed rub marks on wall behind soda boxes. Observed rub marks on ice machine water line. **Warning**
Intermediate 1
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance (yellow liquid) not labeled at server station. Manager stated it was sanitizer and labeled it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 6
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches next to soda boxes. Manager has cleaned up roaches. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-20-4Basic – Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. Observed build up of grease and other food residue under grill/fryer and reach in coolers on cooks line. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Manager placed oil on crate. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall under triple sink. Manager has covered hole with aluminum **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-19-4Basic – Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris on cooks line. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed multiple employee drinks in tall stand up reach in cooler. Manager removed the drinks from cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:35 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.