Fairfield Inn and Suites Lakeland Plant City

4307 Sterling Commerce Dr, Plant City, FL 33566

American

Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Fairfield Inn and Suites Lakeland Plant City five times, with records going back to 2023. Fairfield Inn and Suites Lakeland Plant City was last inspected on Apr 6, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

“No measuring device available” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Plant City restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 6, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No Quaternary Ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Current test strips on hand expired in 2020.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed warped plastic lids on buffet station for muffins and hard boiled eggs

14-11-5

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler.

12B-13-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of to go cups on floor in kitchen. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of coffee and water in storage room

08B-38-4

Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. In dry storage room. Suggested having smooth ceiling or other effective protection

36-04-5

Sep 17, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples on buffet line that are not wrapped. Manager brought to back kitchen to rewash and wrap. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-15-4

Aug 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Vacuum and trash can

31A-09-4

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fairfield Inn and Suites Lakeland Plant City last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fairfield Inn and Suites Lakeland Plant City on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fairfield Inn and Suites Lakeland Plant City?

Across the inspection record, “no measuring device available” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fairfield Inn and Suites Lakeland Plant City.

How does Fairfield Inn and Suites Lakeland Plant City compare to other restaurants in Plant City?

Fairfield Inn and Suites Lakeland Plant City most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Plant City average of 81.

Has Fairfield Inn and Suites Lakeland Plant City's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Fairfield Inn and Suites Lakeland Plant City have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fairfield Inn and Suites Lakeland Plant City means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Fairfield Inn and Suites Lakeland Plant City inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fairfield Inn and Suites Lakeland Plant City is inspected around two times per year on average.

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