SMITH'S AMERICAN TAVERN
dba TBN GOLF FEDERAL LLC
About this restaurant
Smith's American Tavern is a seating restaurant with 150 seats located at 124 S Tennessee Ave in Lakeland. Formerly known as The Back Nine, the establishment has been serving the community since 2020 and is locally owned and operated by Ethan and Jenna Smith. The restaurant features classic American tavern fare and offers recreational amenities including two Full Swing golf simulators where guests can play golf and other sports while enjoying food and drinks. Reviews describe the venue as having an elevated yet approachable atmosphere with craft cocktails and a welcoming environment.
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Food Safety Grade
Fair
Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.
Location
- Address
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124 S TENNESSEE AVE
LAKELAND, FL 33801 - DBPR District
- District 3 — Tampa (licenses expire February)
- County (Region Code)
- Levy (code 38)
- Seating
- 150 seats
License
- License Number
- SEA6308436
- Establishment Type
- Seating Restaurant
- Base Risk Level
- License Expiry
- Feb 1, 2027
- Last Inspection
- Mar 26, 2026
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Mar 26, 2026
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Inspection Completed - No Further Action | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13566865
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Jan 7, 2026
Callback
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Call Back - Complied | ||||||
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Violations Found
B · V51
Premises clean
Premises not clean or in disrepair
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13566536
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Nov 3, 2025
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Warning Issued | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V25
Allergen awareness
No allergen awareness demonstrated
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
B · V51
Premises clean
Premises not clean or in disrepair
Class: Food
Visit ID: 10890470
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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