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HIGHLAND CITY CULVERS

4255 CLUBHOUSE RD · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33812

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 1, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3367628
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8386888
DBPR license6308804

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Front counter: chili started initial reheat at 7am, time taken 10:05 (91F – Reheating); broccoli and cheese soup started initial reheat at 7am, time taken 10:12am (63F – Reheating) **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#9High Priority03E-03-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Front counter steam well: chili started initial reheat at 7am, time taken 10:05 (91F – Reheating); broccoli and cheese soup started initial reheat at 7am, time taken 10:12am (63F – Reheating). Stop sale issued. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup in bin of pecans in storage. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed soiled flooring in walk in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front sink by register **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed loose faucet at hand sink by front counter **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:15 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.