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THE LAKE HOUSE KITCHEN 3

695 AVE K SW · WINTER HAVEN · Polk County · FL 33880

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 21, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1293968
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8712680
DBPR license6351350

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#2High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over broth inside the sliding door reach in cooler. The shrimp was relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#3Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by a dish rack. The dish rack was removed. Plastic bottle stored in the hand washing sink. Hand washing sink is not easily accessible being blocked by the flip top reach in cooler. The dish rack and plastic bottle was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

Warning
#5Intermediate53B-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 1

#1Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Wendy's beverage inside the sliding door reach in cooler. The drink was discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.