Mulberry, Polk County

CARTER'S CONCESSION

709 E CANAL ST, Mulberry, FL 33860

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
May 15, 2026
City
Mulberry
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-08-4

Detail 24578793

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

53B-01-5

Detail 24176727

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 24176730

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

51-13-4

Detail 24176728

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24176729

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At cook line hand sink Warning

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 23602331

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container in sink, operator moved container from hand sink. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 23602330

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine, employee removed ice scoop. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23602329

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on shelf under food preparation table across from 3-compartment sink.

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

14-15-4

Detail 23170850

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed buckets not food grade.

22-02-4

Detail 23170851

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener blade, employee placed in dish area to soak. Corrective Action Taken

50-09-4

Detail 23170849

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

23-03-4

Detail 23170848

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at 2 door reach in cooler at front counter.

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-38-4

Detail 22606654

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil on floor next to reach in cooler. Employee removed oil from floor. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22606653

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator posted sign. Corrected On-Site

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 22327781

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. Provided form to operator. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22327782

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of soapy water in hand sink, employee removed container. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22327783

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind cookline equipment.

May 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

35B-01-4

Detail 21968401

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Time Extended

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-01-5

Detail 21799782

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.

35B-01-4

Detail 21799781

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

36-73-4

Detail 21799779

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under and behind equipment and hand wash sink.

22-08-4

Detail 21799780

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in microwave.

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-42-4

Detail 21202811

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm); Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm), employee added chlorine to comply. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 21202809

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

36-17-5

Detail 21202807

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen.

51-18-6

Detail 21202813

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Jan 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03B-01-6

Detail 20782273

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked chicken 107°f hot holding, cooked ribs 110°f, employee began to reheat food. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 20782270

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container in sink at front counter, employee removed sink. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 20782271

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under kitchen equipment.

22-08-4

Detail 20782274

Basic - Interior microwave has accumulation of food debris.

29-20-5

Detail 20782272

Basic - Standing water, very slow mop sink.

Aug 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31B-02-4

Detail 20467096

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in unisex restroom, operator replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 20467095

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter, operator replenished soap. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20467097

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on gaskets in reach in cooler by front counter.