HGI LAKELAND GREAT AMERICAN GRILL Health Score — Lakeland, FL

3839 DON EMERSON DR, Lakeland, FL 33811

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 2
Inspected 7/24/2026
Lakeland avg 94 / 100
B
80 / 100
Good

2 high-risk issues, 1 moderate issue, 3 minor issues found

Inspected July 24, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 3% of restaurants in Lakeland. The city average ClearScore is 94 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
2
Moderate
1
Minor
3

Violations Found

  • High Risk Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS)
  • High Risk Food protection, cross-contamination
  • Moderate Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
  • Minor Single-service and single-use items
  • Minor Chemicals/toxic substances

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Frequently Asked Questions

HGI LAKELAND GREAT AMERICAN GRILL received a ClearScore of 80/100 (Grade B) on its inspection on July 24, 2026. 6 violations were found, including 2 high-risk issues. Overall, the kitchen was in reasonable compliance.

The most recent inspection of HGI LAKELAND GREAT AMERICAN GRILL on July 24, 2026 found 6 violations: 2 high-risk, 1 moderate, and 3 minor. High-risk violations are the most serious category and require immediate correction under Florida law.

HGI LAKELAND GREAT AMERICAN GRILL was last inspected on July 24, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

HGI LAKELAND GREAT AMERICAN GRILL received a Grade B (ClearScore 80/100) on its most recent inspection. There were 2 high-risk violations noted, which are worth reviewing before your visit. We recommend checking the specific violations listed above.

The most recent inspection found 6 violations at HGI LAKELAND GREAT AMERICAN GRILL: 1. Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS) 2. Food protection, cross-contamination 3. Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located. See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

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