Bartow, Polk County

COOKIE JAR BAKESHOP AND EATERY

305 E MAIN ST, Bartow, FL 33830

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 High Priority
Apr 3, 2026
City
Bartow
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Apr 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

50-17-3

Detail 24490175

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1, 2026 February 1,2027 Corrected On-Site

Nov 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

31B-02-4

Detail 24167751

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

11-26-1

Detail 24167756

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

22-20-5

Detail 24167752

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

08B-38-4

Detail 24167753

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of frosting on floor in prep area. Operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 24167755

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

25-05-4

Detail 24167754

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Takeout cups stored on floor in storage area.

02D-01-5

Detail 24167750

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

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

02C-01-5

Detail 23726271

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.

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

25-05-4

Detail 23370928

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Hinged to go containers stored on the floor in the dry storage area.

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-01-7

Detail 22804332

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

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 22637675

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

12A-03-4

Detail 22637679

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

22-02-4

Detail 22637678

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

53A-01-7

Detail 22637680

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Shana Prevatt 1-14-2019 ServSafe. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 22637673

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22637674

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated with dust. Dry storage area above clean baking equipment. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22637677

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee baking dessert. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22637676

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

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 22281147

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

11-26-1

Detail 22281148

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.

29-08-4

Detail 22281149

Basic - Hot water handle is stuck at hand sink by front counter. Cold water was operational and 86f

Mar 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

11-27-4

Detail 21846156

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

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

11-27-4

Detail 21680990

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

31B-02-4

Detail 21680988

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

53B-01-5

Detail 21680986

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

11-26-1

Detail 21680989

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

36-62-4

Detail 21680987

Basic - Light not functioning. Several lights out in dry storage Warning

Nov 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

32-17-4

Detail 21561575

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

Nov 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-04-4

Detail 21558549

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

32-17-4

Detail 21558548

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

Nov 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 21555429

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

35A-04-4

Detail 21555427

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

35A-21-4

Detail 21555430

High Priority - Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. By hot water heater Warning

35A-18-4

Detail 21555432

High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along wall by hot water heater Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21555428

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

32-17-4

Detail 21555431

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door is broken for mens room Warning

Feb 22, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31B-03-4

Detail 20880659

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In back kitchen. Manager put soap at sink Corrected On-Site

32-02-4

Detail 20880658

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Manager closed it Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 20880657

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In front coffee counter