LEE CAFE
3800 US HWY 98 N SPACE 684 · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33809
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. **Warning**
50-17-2High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Verified ownership **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches under three Compartment sink 2 live roaches on wall by electrical box 3 live roaches on wall in dish area. 7 live on plastic wrap container 1 live on wall storage area **Warning**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Around shelf brackets above three compartment sink. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front station chicken 109f. Advised employee to reheat **Warning**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table soiled with food debris **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Chair in front of hand wash sink and items stored in hand wash sink in front area. Employee removed items from inside hand wash sink **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 6
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roach under three compartment sink 1 dead on prep table 1 dead on wall by mop sink 1 dead by back door 1 dead on floor under prep table **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooking equipment on cooks line **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bulk sauce containers on floor in kitchen **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:55 AM.
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.