Dalat Town
3615 Florida Ave South #940, Lakeland, FL 33803 · Permanent Food Service · License 6308642
What drove the grade
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 20 complaint inspection1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic-25
- Complaint after follow-up on Sep 1Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score55
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 1, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
7 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate4
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using in bulk items . MSG and sugar
Wood non food-contact surface not properly sealed.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
- First visitAug 20, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm
Intermediate4
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
For Dishmachine
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Can opener Ice machine
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Hand washing sink by stock shelving.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Kitchen area both hand washing sinks
Basic7
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. operator placed pan under ice scoop
Fixed on the spot
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Open drink on prep table by shrimp
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Using in bulk items . Operator removed containers
Fixed on the spot
Wood non food-contact surface not properly sealed.
Table on service line
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Cookline
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
Missing Faucet on 3-compartment sink.
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.