Lakeland Highlands, Polk County

STADIUM PIZZA & ITALIAN GRILL

1035 CR 540-A, Lakeland Highlands, FL 33813

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Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
Mar 18, 2026
City
Lakeland Highlands
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

27-16-4

Detail 24450020

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Dishwasher area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: Water off Time Extended

29-08-4

Detail 24450021

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handle to the hot water on the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: Handle broken Time Extended

Jan 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

53A-01-7

Detail 24299616

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24299617

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

31B-03-4

Detail 24299621

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Dishwasher area. Soap was replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning

27-16-4

Detail 24299618

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Dishwasher area. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 24299619

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handle to the hot water on the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 24299620

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on the floor. Near kitchen entrance from the dining area. The boxes was removed. Warning

Jul 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31B-02-4

Detail 23865505

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area.

29-09-4

Detail 23865504

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area.

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-05-4

Detail 23458310

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelf across from the 3 door reach in freezer in the dishwasher area.

12B-13-4

Detail 23458309

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Beverage with a straw inside the flip top reach in cooler across from the stove. Beverage was removed. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 23458311

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Ceiling tile torn. Front counter/ bar area.

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-38-4

Detail 23064459

Basic - Food stored on floor. Preparing a pot of marinara sauce with the pot on the floor. The pit was removed from off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

35B-01-4

Detail 22648008

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-05-4

Detail 22406130

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining the shelf for dry storage on shelf behind the dough mixer.

08B-49-4

Detail 22406131

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Frozen Starbucks drink inside the 3 door reach in freezer across from the dishwasher area. Drink was discarded. Corrected On-Site

29-09-4

Detail 22406132

Basic - Handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area missing the handle for the hot water.

25-05-4

Detail 22406133

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on the floor on the side of the walk in cooler.

Apr 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 21923349

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. Emailed instructions to person in charge. Corrective Action Taken

53A-05-6

Detail 21923348

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 3 cooks and 1 sever working on site

11-26-1

Detail 21923347

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed handouts to person in charge Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 21923350

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed canned olives, sliced deli turkey, American cheese, cooked pasta, marinara sauce and canned mushrooms in walk in cooler with no dates

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 21646711

High Priority - Dented can present. See stop sale. Roasted red peppers Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21646709

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw shelled eggs stored over tub of feta in walk in cooler Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21646705

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

02C-02-5

Detail 21646706

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta, cut deli meats, cut melon, and cut lettuce not dated in walk in cooler Warning

08B-20-4

Detail 21646708

Basic - Damaged food not properly segregated. Observed dented cans of roasted red peppers with other non dented cans. Person in charge moved the cansaway Corrected On-Site Warning

25-05-4

Detail 21646707

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor in kitchen Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21646710

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle with water on cook line. Person in charge labeled Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

41-10-4

Detail 21011260

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of sanitizer by containers of oil. Pic moved Corrected On-Site

41-04-4

Detail 21011259

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed bottle of aveeno lotion in reach on cooler. Pic discarded Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21011258

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink, food a d personal items on prep table. Pic moved Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 21011261

Basic - Employee personal drinks not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee bottles in cooler. Educated pic to segregate drinks and food items Corrective Action Taken

Dec 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

14-15-4

Detail 20742364

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed black trash bag being used to cover proofing dough on storage rack. Suggested plastic wrap to owner

41-10-4

Detail 20742362

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of sanitizer stored on rack next to oil. Observed batteries on food storage shelf next to can of soup, bread crumbs and peanut butter. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 20742363

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Burger offered cooked to order on menu. Manager printed and posted consumer advisory Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20742365

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of purple degreaser. Manager labeled Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20742360

Basic - Observed 2 Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

12B-13-4

Detail 20742359

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed Starbucks coffee drink in three door cooler above cut ham. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 20742361

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In reach in cooler in kitchen