Restaurants that fell short

Here’s a look at restaurants that did not meet standards during the week. In each case a follow-up inspection was mandated, but no follow-up had been recorded in state reports by Friday.

• Low And Slow Smokehouse, 1853 E. Memorial Blvd. Suite 105, Lakeland: On March 11, the restaurant had eight violations, including three labeled high priority. One was chlorine sanitizer that wasn’t at the proper strength for manual warewashing. Another was for dented or rusted cans (a stop sale was issued on those items). And the third was for a vacuum breaker missing on a hose bib. Among its intermediate violations, one was for a soiled can opener, another was for a spray bottle containing a toxic substance that wasn’t labeled, and the third was for failing to provide proof of state-approved employee training. Finally, two basic violations were for a missing ceiling tile and a reach-in freezer with exposed insulation and wiring.
• UVA Bar And Lounge, 5153 U.S. 98 N., Lakeland: On March 15, the lounge had just one violation: the person in charge lacking proof of certification (intermediate).
• Marriott Towneplace Suites, 3370 U.S. 98 S., Lakeland: On March 15, the restaurant had three violations. One intermediate was for having a container in the handwash sink (indicating the sink was being used for purposes other than handwashing. Another intermediate violation was for lacking proof of required employee food-safety training. Finally a basic violation was for a box of apples stored on the floor.
• Cicala’s Pizzeria and Restaurant, 2977 Duff Road, Lakeland: On March 15, the restaurant had three violations, including one high priority. That was for raw intact eggs stored over salad in a walk-in cooler. There were two intermediate violations: one for a soiled can-opener blade, and another for lacking proof of required food-safety training for employees.

Remember that in some cases, violations are noted are technical issues not directly linked to hygiene or cleanliness. Remember, too, that broken refrigerators, chipped tiles or fast work may add up to unintended mistakes.