ARCADIA STOCKYARD
2719 NE EARNEST ST, Arcadia FL 34266 · 863-494-3737
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beef (47F - Cold Holding); bacon (46F - Cold Holding) in small reach in prep top cooler at cookline. Operator states items have been in unit for less than two hours and moved to freezer to quickly cool to 41F within3 hours.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Medicine not labeled properly. Observed bottle of allergy relief on shelve next to honey, operator moved.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed hose below flood rim in the mop sink located in women's bathroom.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bag of chicken prepared on Monday 3/2/26, not date marked and labeled, operator date marked.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in freezer in the kitchen.
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Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper next to apples and bananas on the counter in the kitchen.
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of ibuprofen on the counter next to food.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed hose below the flood rim in the mop sink located in the women's bathroom.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the white guard in the ice machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in freezer in the kitchen.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed an insect control device in food preparation area, operator moved.
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chlorox wipes next to the container of sugar, operator moved.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the white guard in the ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink bottle of water on prep tables next to lemon juice and honey, operator removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the reach in freezer in kitchen.
Insect control device in the food preparation area, operator removed it.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing signs in the men's bathroom.
Mar 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at the mop sink.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing under three compartment sink. Operator put a drain cover on.
Dumpster rusted on bottom.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer located in the kitchen area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Jan 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed allergy relief stored above hand washing sink next to ice machine. Ibuprofen and mylanta stored on shelve over bottle sauces, operator removed.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook changing gloves in between tasks without hand washing. Educated on hand washing.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at the mop sink.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired in 8/7/19- Mary H Hall.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing over mop sink in women's bathroom and observed two ceiling tiles missing in the men's bathroom.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing under three compartment sink. Operator put a drain cover on.
Dumpster rusted on bottom.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing a bracelet on her wrist while cooking, cook removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer located in the kitchen area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks upright in the dish area, operator moved to downright position.
Stored food not covered. Observed ice bin left open with bottles of sauce located on a shelve right above ice bin, operator closed.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed wait staff with long and painted nails dipping ice.
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.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on pan with dust on surface.
Stored food not covered. Observed open ice bin with shelves of loose items stored over open ice at waitstation.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beef (47F - Cold Holding); bacon (46F - Cold Holding) in small reach in prep top cooler at cookline. Operator states items have been in unit for less than two hours and moved to freezer to quickly cool to 41F within3 hours.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed grey slimy film on drop guard inside ice machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed small 1 door reach in cooler preptop at cook-line unable to maintain foods at 41F ambient air at 47F. Operator called repair and moved all 2 TCS products to another cooler. May not use until able to maintain foods at 41F or colder.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.