Mojo’s Wings, Burgers and Beers, and Smokey Bones Barbecue and Grill, both in Lakeland were cited for rodent activity, among other things, and closed for a day by inspectors.
Mojo’s Wings, Burgers & Beers
Mojo’s, at 1853 E. Memorial Blvd., Suite 105 in Lakeland received a warning during a Jan. 9 inspection for 10 violations, all basic or intermediate. But during a follow-up on Jan. 17, an inspector found live rodents present “sitting on top of the liquor room,” as well as rodent droppings and nesting materials. The inspector also noted a food-contact surface soiled with debris or a mold-like substance. The restaurant was temporarily closed. On Jan. 18, an inspector still noted the presence of rodent droppings and the soiled food-contact surface, but restaurant staff corrected the problem and the restaurant reopened that day.
Smokey Bones Barbecue and Grill
The restaurant at 3901 U.S. 98 N. in Lakeland was cited for eight violations during an inspection on Jan. 18. Among them were 25 rodent droppings and two dead roaches. It was also cited for a food-contact surface that was soiled with debris. The restaurant was closed. The serious violations were corrected before a follow-up inspection the next day, and the restaurant reopened.