LESSING'S EVENTS

Name: LESSING'S EVENTS
Address: 5745 COLUMBIA CIR, MANGONIA PARK, FL, 33407, US
Rating: 83.7

5745 COLUMBIA CIR, MANGONIA PARK, FL 33407

License #6022157

🍕 Pizza/Italian ℹ️

83.7 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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September 8, 2026 · 2 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food (follow-up)

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LESSING'S EVENTS in MANGONIA PARK currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.7 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 8, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 11 total violations — 5 critical, 6 major.

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Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[51-16-7] Establishment removed front counter food preparation/service area with hand washing sink. Added food preparation area at previous dry storage with no hand washing sink. No plans submitted/approved. Advised Operator to submit completed 7005 application with updated plans to dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com.
[31A-07-4] Food preparation area adjacent to walk-in freezer; no hand washing sink. Advised Operator hand washing sink required for food preparation area.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment removed front counter food preparation/service area with hand washing sink. Added food preparation area at previous dry storage with no hand washing sink. No plans submitted/approved. Advised Operator to submit completed 7005 application with updated plans to dhr.planreview@myfloridalicense.com.
[12A-13-4] Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes while washing and rinsing then handled clean/sanitized dishes/utensils/equipment while placing to dry/store/use without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside then handled clean equipment (walk-in cooler door handle) and food (produce) without washing hands . Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
[31A-07-4] Hand wash sink missing in food preparation area. Food preparation area adjacent to walk-in freezer; no hand washing sink. Advised Operator hand washing sink required for food preparation area.
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. At walk-in cooler; fresh garlic in oil prepared/date marked/held refrigerated since 6/20. See stop sale.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk-in cooler; cooked pasta (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer; raw chicken stored over opened packaged of ready to eat wonton wraps. At reach-in freezer; raw fish stored over plastic wrapped pan of cheese bread. Operator moved raw items below ready to eat items.
[16-62-1] No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Dishwasher (Temperature - Not Set Up). Operator stated no measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature. Advised Operator to acquire.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.