FAT JACKS
2940 S FLORIDA AVE · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 338034044
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Potatoes, collard greens inside the 3 door reach in cooler. Cooked the night before. **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2025 February 1, 2026. Operator renewed the licensing fee. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside the 3 door reach in cooler. potatoes (47F – Cold Holding); pastrami (47F – Cold Holding); collard greens (48F – Cold Holding); carrots (48F – Cold Holding); **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside the 3 door reach in cooler on the cook line. potatoes (47F – Cold Holding); pastrami (47F – Cold Holding); collard greens (48F – Cold Holding); carrots (48F – Cold Holding); **Warning**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can good rack located across from the stove. Nozzles on the beverage station is soiled. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Knife inside the hand washing sink located in the kitchen. The knife was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 3
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Bar area. The manager secured the tank. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food prep and food storage. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen and prep kitchen. Floor under the cooking equipment. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 1:01 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.