Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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COUNTRY CHICKEN AND FISH OF LAKELAND

1263 KATHLEEN RD · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33805

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 15, 2022
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3252379
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8087772
DBPR license6302348

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 15, 2022 12:07 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 16, 2022 8:40 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 droppings under soft drink machine. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#4Intermediate27-18-4

Intermediate – Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Hot Water shut off due to hot water heater replacement. **Warning**

Warning
#5Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on cookline, employee replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of cooked green in walk in cooler, prepared 8/13/22. Employee date marked to comply. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floors and walls in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:05 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
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.