Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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HIGHLAND CITY DINER

5221 US HWY 98 S · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33812

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 25, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3228558
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7995751
DBPR license6307845

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 25, 2022 9:50 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 25, 2022 1:14 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical2 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#2High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings under dry storage rack on floor. Manager removed droppings and cleaned and sanitized area Observed 5 rodent droppings under three compartment sink. Manager removed droppings cleaned and sanitized area. Observed approximately 50 droppings on floor behind cook line. Manager moved equipment and manager is in process on cleaning and sanitizing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 1

#1Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease buildup on floor behind range **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:07 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.