The Lake House Kitchen 5 LLC
695 Ave K SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880 · Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle · License 6351353
What drove the grade
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 23 routine inspection1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic-12
- Administrative complaint on Sep 23Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score68
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 23, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3 Observed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired Feb. 1, 2026, establishment is open and operating and serving customers. Future legal action given to operator. Verified ownership
Administrative complaint
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic3
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Employee discarded open can of Pepsi.
Fixed on the spot
Code 50, Current license displayed: Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Waste tank on the left the truck side connected to pvc pipe to waste holding tank.
Also propane tank not quick disconnect.
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.