BLACK & BREW COFFEE HOUSE & BISTRO
205 E MAIN ST, LAKELAND, FL 33801
License #6307568
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Excellent Health Score
How is this score calculated? →BLACK & BREW COFFEE HOUSE & BISTRO in LAKELAND currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 98 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 20, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 6 total violations — 2 major, 4 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed at soft drink station at front counter, coke nozzle had debris.
- [38-11-4] Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed light in back preparation area, in rear of kitchen not working.
- [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed rear exit door.
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed on sides of display case soiled at front counter with debris. Also observed ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in rear kitchen preparation area.
- [33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed empty beer bottles/ cans/ styrofoam cups on ground next to shared dumpster.
- [53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed for Savannah W. CFM expired 10/19/2025.
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BLACK & BREW COFFEE HOUSE & BISTRO has a strong inspection record. Would you eat here?
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