Inspection Report

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BOB EVANS RESTAURANT 525

6425 SOUTH FLORIDA AVE · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33813

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 7, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3491621
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8853290
DBPR license6307552

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority12A-11-4

High Priority – Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee entered the kitchen after leaving the restroom without washing his hands. I had the employee to wash his hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided a written plan to the email provided. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrapper inside the hand washing sink in the kitchen.

Basic 4

#1Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. A case of bread inside the walk in freezer.

#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. End of expo line above the hand washing sink.

#4Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. Walk in cooler. Cove molding on the wall next to the back door to the left.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:11 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
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)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.