Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
50-17-3
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1, 2026 February 1,2027 Corrected On-Site
305 E MAIN ST, Bartow, FL 33830
Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.
Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1, 2026 February 1,2027 Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in prep area. Operator placed napkins. Corrected On-Site
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. One employee, Gabriella, hired for less than 60 days, no Food Employee Reporting Agreement on file. Employee filled out reporting agreement during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of frosting on floor in prep area. Operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching food in bulk sugar. Operator placed correctly. Corrected On-Site
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Takeout cups stored on floor in storage area.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar and flour not labeled. Operator placed labels. Corrected On-Site
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chocolate/butter cream dated 1/25/25 Green beans 4/11/25.
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Hinged to go containers stored on the floor in the dry storage area.
Routine - Food
Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Shana Prevatt 1-14-2019 ServSafe. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Shana Prevatt 1-14-2019 ServSafe. Admin Complaint
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded mozzarella cheese 45F. The product was stored above the refrigerated line inside the flip top reach in cooler. The operator relocated the product to be within the refrigerated line. Corrective Action Taken Warning
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed her hands at the 3 compartment sink. The operator had the employee to wash her hands at a designated hand washing sink. The operator was instructed to wash, rinse and sanitized the 3 compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken Warning
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on the flip top reach in cooler in the kitchen. Warning
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Shana Prevatt 1-14-2019 ServSafe. Warning
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter. Warning
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated with dust. Dry storage area above clean baking equipment. Warning
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee baking dessert. Warning
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of sausage gravy stored on the floor in the back storage area. The operator removed the product from off the floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over icing in reach in cooler in kitchen. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager recently hired new employee and they have not acknowledged health policy.
Basic - Hot water handle is stuck at hand sink by front counter. Cold water was operational and 86f
Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-10: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Warning Issued
Intermediate - 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. Warning
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink, or front counter. Manager refilled Corrected On-Site Warning
Intermediate - 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. Warning
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. Warning
Basic - Light not functioning. Several lights out in dry storage Warning
Routine - Food
Emergency Order Callback Complied
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door is broken for mens room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 15 rodent droppings on floor Observed approximately 30 droppings in wal mart box on shelf in dry storage. Onbserved 1 dropping on can of potatoes Observed 10 droppings on floor in kitchen by coolers Observed 15 droppings in second dry storage room on floor Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Observed 8 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized area Time Extended
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door is broken for mens room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Time Extended
Routine - Food
Emergency order recommended
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects flying around in back prep area Warning
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 15 rodent droppings on floor Observed approximately 30 droppings in wal mart box on shelf in dry storage. Onbserved 1 dropping on can of potatoes Observed 10 droppings on floor in kitchen by coolers Observed 15 droppings in second dry storage room on floor Warning
High Priority - Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. By hot water heater Warning
High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along wall by hot water heater Warning
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door is broken for mens room Warning
Food-Licensing Inspection
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In back kitchen. Manager put soap at sink Corrected On-Site
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Manager closed it Corrected On-Site
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In front coffee counter