HGI LAKELAND GREAT AMERICAN GRILL
3839 DON EMERSON DR · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33811
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over cooked pasta is the side by side reach in cooler. Front kitchen. The eggs was relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
08B-01-4High Priority – Observed: Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Cut watermelons at the breakfast bar. The watermelon was covered with Saran Wrap. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Potato slicer on the wall across from the walk in cooler. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
53A-01-7Intermediate – Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31B-02-4Intermediate – Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front Counter and dishwasher area. Paper towels was replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
Basic 3
22-08-4Basic – Observed: Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On the table next to the flip top reach in cooler. **Warning** Priority: Basic
36-62-4Basic – Observed: Light not functioning. Hood system. **Warning** Priority: Basic
23-03-4Basic – Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flip top reach in cooler. **Warning** Priority: Basic
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:21 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.