Winter Haven, Polk County

THE CATERING COMPANY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

2090 HAVENDALE BLVD, Winter Haven, FL 33881

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
2 Intermediate
Jan 23, 2026
City
Winter Haven
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.

Jan 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

53B-01-5

Detail 24320485

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. Expired 10/11/25

53B-14-5

Detail 24320483

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

16-21-4

Detail 24320484

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.

22-08-4

Detail 24320482

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. observed under flat top grill.

Sep 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-69-4

Detail 24018690

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around door.

33-16-4

Detail 24018691

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster too far back along fence to close lids.

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 23722662

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris in microwave near cook line and in bottom oven on cook line.

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 23060149

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Whisk in hand sink next to ice machine. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23060151

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to ice machine. Operator replaced towels. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23060150

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

May 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31B-03-4

Detail 22870402

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: No soap. Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 22870403

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Plastic white interior panel. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Soiled Time Extended

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 22714994

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Located at the end of the prep table entering into the dishwasher area. Placed in the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

53A-01-7

Detail 22714989

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Locked in the office and the person in charge doesn't have access.

31B-02-4

Detail 22714997

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink in the prep area and near the ice machine. Dishwasher area.

53B-01-5

Detail 22714992

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. Locked in office and the person in charge doesn't have access.

31B-03-4

Detail 22714996

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area.

22-20-5

Detail 22714990

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

40-06-5

Detail 22714995

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black jacket on the can good rack. Jackets was removed. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 22714991

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken breast in standing water inside the 2 compartment prep sink next to the side by side reach in cooler in the kitchen area. Employee drained the water and put the chicken breasts under running water. Corrective Action Taken

29-11-4

Detail 22714993

Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Pipe on the outside of the walk in cooler.

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

31A-11-4

Detail 22373134

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrubby and grate in hand sink next to ice machine.

11-26-1

Detail 22373137

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. Corrective Action Taken

23-24-4

Detail 22373135

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Stand up reach in cooler by back door of kitchen.

14-05-4

Detail 22373136

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22373132

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22373131

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In the walk-in freezer.

21-12-4

Detail 22373133

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site

Jun 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-26-1

Detail 22054093

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. Provided a copy. Corrective Action Taken

22-08-4

Detail 22054094

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned the microwave. Corrected On-Site

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 21634436

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Clear plastic pitcher inside the hand washing sink next to the ice machine. The pitcher was removed. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21634434

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. White plastic shield inside the ice machine.

12B-07-4

Detail 21634433

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on a prep table near the 3 compartment sink. The drink was discarded. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 21634435

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Apr 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 21024914

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled. At the end of the prep table in the dishwasher area. The operator removed the can opener to be washed rinsed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21024913

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. White interior panel. Operator cleaned the panel.

Feb 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

16-21-4

Detail 20863947

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-16: Soiled Time Extended

Dec 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

03B-01-6

Detail 20726415

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 120°, cooked pasta 120° inside the food warmer next to the backdoor. Operator increased the temperature settings. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20726417

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to the ice machine. Operator replaced the paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-21-4

Detail 20726419

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher. Warning

36-03-4

Detail 20726418

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.bottom of the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20726416

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1: 2020 displayed. Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 20726421

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bottle of opened Mountain Dew and nestle bottle water on a shelf with cheese inside the walk in cooler. Operator the drinks inside a separate container. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20726420

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

23-03-4

Detail 20726422

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Walk in cooler gasket. Warning