GRRIFFINS RESTAURANT DINING SPORTS BAR-BANQUET
2925 HWY 60 E · LAKE WALES · Polk County · FL 33898
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a walk-in cooler- not all products commercially packaged. Raw shell eggs over whipped cream. Beef over over sliced bread. Employee removed items to the correct order. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 7 rodent droppings behind dish machine table 1 rodent droppings behind cook line 5 rodent droppings behind cook line Areas in the kitchen where wash, rinsed, and sanitize. 7 rodent droppings by Pepsi condenser 4 rodent droppings under three compartment sink at bar 6 rodent droppings under bar entrance area 2 rodent droppings in front of the bar area.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sterno In storage area. On single service items.
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. 3/23/23 ACRequest sent for: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili and pasta in walk-in cooler. Employee dated and labeled items. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 11
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At the bar
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back storage area by coffee machine.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In storage area down ramp hallway. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Utensil on prep line. Employee inverted all utensils on prep line. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-20-4Basic – Dead rodent present. 1 dead rodent behind cook line. Employee wash, rinsed, and sanitize area. **Corrected On-Site**
14-10-4Basic – Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gasket on walk-in freezer door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door leading to outside ramp.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream holder by reach in freezer.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On the cooks station. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4Basic – Red Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
36-10-4Basic – Soiled floors. Behind ovens in main kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:47 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.