Polk City, Polk County

POLK CITY BBQ COMPANY

221 COMMONWEALTH AVE N, Polk City, FL 33868

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Mar 9, 2026
City
Polk City
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Mar 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-08-4

Detail 24424988

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Manager cleaned interior of microwave. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 24424989

Basic - Water leaking faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink near smokers.

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-08-4

Detail 24084225

Basic - Interior of has accumulation of food debris. Observed in ovens in food preparation area near catering area.

May 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

35B-01-4

Detail 23748174

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door near men's bathrooms.

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

53A-05-6

Detail 23363068

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

14-11-5

Detail 23363071

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in turbo air 3-door unit.

35B-01-4

Detail 23363072

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed near men's and women's bathroom.

36-73-4

Detail 23363067

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

22-16-4

Detail 23363070

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in turbo air 3-door unit

38-02-4

Detail 23363069

Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed near 3-compartment sink.

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

35B-01-4

Detail 22612297

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed near men's bathroom.

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 22184501

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

35B-01-4

Detail 22184500

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door near men's bathroom.

22-08-4

Detail 22184499

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in ovens near ice cream area back preparation area.

Feb 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

35B-01-4

Detail 21805024

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at both rear exit doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at both rear exit doors. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 21805025

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in Kratos unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in Kratos unit. Time Extended

32-17-4

Detail 21805023

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed at mens bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed at mens bathroom Time Extended

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 21803298

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked collard greens (56F - Cold Holding); baked beans 53 (56F), macaroni and cheese 53F I left overnight 12 hrs plus in Kratos unit. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21803301

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked collard greens (56F - Cold Holding); baked beans 53 (56F), macaroni and cheese 53F I left overnight 12 hrs plus in Kratos unit. Warning

24-06-4

Detail 21803295

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty container, observed on clean dish storage shelf. Manager placed all items and container in dish area. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21803297

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed next to microwave in food preparation area near 3-compartment sink, manager removed drink from area. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 21803299

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at both rear exit doors. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21803296

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in Kratos unit. Warning

32-17-4

Detail 21803300

Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed at mens bathroom. Warning

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

16-37-1

Detail 21246568

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for quaternary.

32-02-4

Detail 21246567

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed at mens bathroom, bathroom door was closed during inspection.

35B-01-4

Detail 21246570

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door near mens bathroom.

51-18-6

Detail 21246571

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

33-16-4

Detail 21246569

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid. Corrected On-Site

Mar 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 20927427

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over milk in reach in cooler across from 3-compartment sink. Employee moved raw shell eggs when prompted. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 20927426

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed in hand sink in kitchen area.

Aug 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 20462198

Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine. Observed debris on interior shield.

29-08-4

Detail 20462199

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Unable to turn on hot water from faucet handle, hot water valve used to turn on and off.