The Purple Onion Deli & Grill
316 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801 · Permanent Food Service · License 6306854
96
out of 100
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Grade A
Safety score 96 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 26, 2026 (12 days ago)
What drove the grade
Required employee training expired for all employees.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 26 routine inspection1 intermediate, 1 basic-4
- Safety score96
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
2 violations found
- First visitOct 26, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic1
Code 32, Restrooms: Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly.
Women bathroom
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.
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