Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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DETROIT TIGERS INC

2135 N LAKE AVE · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 338055012

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 18, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3351370
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8370630
DBPR license6304474

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer 0ppm **Warning**

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Intermediate 4

#5Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. 5 Employee working at time of inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By back door and dish room. Employees fixed the paper towel dispensers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate08B-15-4

Intermediate – Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples on buffet line not wrapped. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Debris on top of dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front service line **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. labels on clean dishes on clean dish rack. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.