HIGHLAND CITY DINER
5221 US HWY 98 S · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33812
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 150 droppings under dry storage rack Observed 25 on various cans of food on dry storage rack. Observed 100 behind dish rack Observed approximately 200 under oven Observed 50 in back hallway behind kitchen. Observed 10 on reach in freezer Observed 20 in office Observed approximately 300 behind cooking equipment
35A-21-4High Priority – Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Observed nesting material on bottom control panel area on oven
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler racks soiled with debris
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 8 employees currently working
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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.
Basic 8
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris on equipment door handles.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler Aobserved chew marks in ceiling tiles in kitchen
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout kitchen
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under kitchen equipment, dry storage, and dish area
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. By three compartment sink
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease and food debris in between cooking equipment
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:16 AM.
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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.