OVATION BISTRO & BAR
4715 S FLORIDA AVE · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33813
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in Cooler: baked potatoes (49F – Cold Holding) Reach in cooler: cooked wings (46F – Cold Holding); potato skins (44F – cold Holding); cheesecake (44F – Cold Holding); pulled chicken (47F – Cold Holding)
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: baked potatoes (49F – Cold Holding). Reach in cooler: cooked wings (46F – Cold Holding); potato skins (44F – cold Holding); cheesecake (44F – Cold Holding); pulled chicken (47F – Cold Holding). Stop sale issued.
Intermediate 3
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.
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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.
Basic 1
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and cooler unit.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:15 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.