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AVA RESTAURANT

640 E MAIN STREET · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33801

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 13, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3405344
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8549411
DBPR license6308563

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand soap stored above canned pineapple in stockroom.

Basic 3

#1Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing pizza.

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris buildup under shelving in kitcken

#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Common area walk-in freezer

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.