End Zone Lakeland (the)

6206 US Hwy 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809 · Permanent Food Service · License 6306672

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Grade A
Safety score 93 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 7, 2026 (4 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Intermediate, repeat · 3 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 7 routine inspection
    1 intermediate (1 repeat), 3 basic
    -7
  • Safety score93

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

4 violations found
  1. First visitOct 7, 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.

    4 violations found:

    • 1 Intermediate
    • 3 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Intermediate1

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

      Observed for chlorine.

      Repeat violation

    Basic3

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.

      Observed chicken and French onion soup in walk in cooler.

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment between uses.

      Observed on hand sink splash guard, employee removed tongs.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

      Observed portion cups in spices on spice rack in storage area.

    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.

Most cited

Food protection and cross-contamination1
In-use utensils properly stored1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Dishwashing facilities and test kits1