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GASKINS BARBECUE & LOBSTER

1614 TOWN CENTER DR · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33803

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 11, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Partial
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3427120
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8689313
DBPR license6308263

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical3 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#1High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hamburger patties 45F inside the drawer on the cook line. Product was put on ice to lower the temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#2Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – 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.

#3Intermediate27-16-5

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink near the kitchen entrance from the front counter.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 12:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
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.