COB AND PEN
1221 S FLORIDA AVE · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33803
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 00 ppm. Had the person in charge to prime the machine. 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. French fry press on the wall above the prep sink. The presser was removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 6
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher soiled.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1,2023 displayed. Current license February 1,2024. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open can of energy drink on the prep table next to the back door in the kitchen . The drink was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Khaki bag on the shelf with clean utensils next to the ice machine. The bag was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag of onions inside the walk in cooler. The onions were removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind the rack next to the 3 compartment sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:51 PM.
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.