Kua Lao

114 W Central Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853 · Permanent Food Service · License 6308156

Official report

out of 100

Grade A

Safety score 99 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 1, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Basic · fixed on the spot

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 1 routine inspection
1 basic
-1
Safety score99

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Oct12026

Routine inspection

1 violation found

First visitOct 1, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
1 violation found:
- 1 Basic
What the inspector cited
Basic1
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  Scoop handle in uncooked rice, operator removed handle from the rice.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.