Babson Park, Polk County

THE CROOKED BASS GRILL & TAVERN

1010 N SCENIC HWY, Babson Park, FL 33827

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
May 19, 2026
City
Babson Park
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 19, 2026

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31B-02-4

Detail 24584527

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replace paper towels, located by dishwasher. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24584528

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of onions and pickles in walk in refrigerator. Operator removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Mar 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 24457077

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At the bar drink mat in handwashing sink, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24457078

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24457079

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions, bag of carrots and walk in cooler operator removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site

Nov 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 24210620

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. By three compartment chemical jugs in handwashing sink. Operator removed jugs from handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 24210619

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of food residues. -At the bottom reach in freezer located across from the walk in cooler. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 23589760

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in hand wash sink by the three compartment sink. Operator removed spoon. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23589761

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by three compartment sink. Operator replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-14-7

Detail 23589759

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Outside bar area added Warning

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-13-5

Detail 23419529

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

36-50-4

Detail 23419527

Basic - Hood filters cook line

14-09-4

Detail 23419528

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line

23-03-4

Detail 23419526

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of the fryers cook line

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

51-11-4

Detail 23022218

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium nitrogen tanks not adequately secured.

24-05-4

Detail 23022219

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator inverted silverware. Corrected On-Site

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

06-09-1

Detail 22818995

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Grouper packages were opened. Corrected On-Site

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

40-06-5

Detail 22730685

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on the bar counter touching bottles of alcohol. Employee removed purse. Corrected On-Site

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

08B-38-4

Detail 22639605

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil container on the floor. Operator removed from the floor and placed on the shelf. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22639607

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues. Across from the walk in cooler.

25-05-4

Detail 22639606

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups on the floor across from cook line. Operator removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site

Aug 28, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 15

01B-12-4

Detail 22238978

High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. When cleaning the ice machine with sanitizer dripped on the ice.

08A-02-6

Detail 22238976

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish over cooked. Operator removed raw fish. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22238974

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar mats on the on the hand wash sink. Operator removed mats. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22238966

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employees printed and signed documents for employees. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 22238970

Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Operator marked tags. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22278817

Intermediate - Observed : Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed operator a copy of written procedures.** Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Detail 22238975

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized ice machine. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22238964

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In bar area.

14-11-5

Detail 22238968

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cover at the bottom of reach in cooler.

35B-01-4

Detail 22238965

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit door.

36-73-4

Detail 22238973

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 22238969

Basic - Food stored on floor. Gatorade stored on floor operator removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22238967

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 22238977

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Employee dumped bucket and made to sanitizer and tested 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

14-06-4

Detail 22238972

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Prep area and walk-in cooler.

May 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 22005047

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Employee wash, rinse, and sanitize can opener. Can opener. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22005046

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On bar on top soda mix box at the bar. Employee removed bottle. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22005045

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi in reach in cooler on cook line. Fish Removed from packaging. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 22005048

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep area on cook line.

14-69-4

Detail 22005049

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. By the cook line.

Nov 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-12-5

Detail 21592859

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: plans not submitted. Admin Complaint

Sep 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-02-6

Detail 21381841

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed uncured bacon in walk-in cooler above asparagus. Employee removed uncured bacon and put it under ready to eat asparagus. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-12-5

Detail 21381838

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. 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. Warning

27-09-4

Detail 21381839

Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink at the bar. Owner had the plumber come today and he cut off plumbing to the bar. Owner turned on water to the bar. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21381840

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in prep area. Warning

33-11-4

Detail 21381837

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 21381843

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed drinking cup in storage. Employee removed drinking cup to employee drink area. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21381844

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed crab legs in walk-in freezer opened and not covered. Employee covered crab legs in walk-in freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-63-4

Detail 21381842

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed two reach in refrigerators on the open back dock not secured. Warning

May 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-36-5

Detail 21085021

Basic - Air ducts in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Storage room.

06-09-1

Detail 21085020

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed fish. Corrective Action Taken

13-03-4

Detail 21085017

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook placed hat on. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21085019

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reachin cooler on cookline.

29-17-4

Detail 21085018

Basic - Waste line not draining at soda gun holster.

Oct 11, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

01C-03-4

Detail 20576971

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Kitchen manager dated tags. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 20576970

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes stored on floor.

08B-12-5

Detail 20576969

Basic - Stored food not covered. Okra in reachin freezer. Corrected On-Site

36-10-4

Detail 20576972

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor behind chest freezer.