THE RIB HOUSE
2918 S FLORIDA AVE · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33803
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 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. EEL 46 F Krab Styx 46F Inside the reach in cooler at the sushi station. The product was moved to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled. Located at the end of the small prep table acfrom the single door upright freezer.
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 8-9-2022
Basic 3
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes inside the walk in cooler. Case of meat insthe walk in freezer.
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. Hood system. Wall soiled in the kitchen above the upright reach in coolers at the end of the cook line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:33 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.