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B&G PRESTIGE JAMAICAN RESTAURANT

1220 N BROADWAY, Bartow FL 33830 · 863-205-3228

Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats12
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6308682
Grade history
DEC 23
SEP 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice and peas inside the side by side reach in cooler across from the fryers.
High priority/01B-02-5
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Inside the restroom.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Waste receptacle lid was replaced.
Basic/32-12-6/Corrected On-Site
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Basic/32-17-4
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee rinsed his hands at the 3 compartment sink.
High priority/12A-20-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice and peas inside the side by side reach in cooler across from the fryers.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice and peas 49F inside the stainless steel side by side reach in cooler across from the fryers.
High priority/03A-02-5
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rinsed his hands at the 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice and peas inside the side by side cooler near the back door. Cooked on Saturday.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup of food and grease on the exterior of the cooking equipment.
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Green beans 129F on the steam table. The operator increased the temperature setting.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Faucet missing at plumbing fixture. At the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/29-09-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between the splash guard and the wall. Across from the cook line. The knife was removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
No copy of latest inspection report available. Informed the operator to have a hard copy of the last inspection report on hand.
Basic/51-18-6
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by a chair and cleaning equipment. The items were removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between board and wall above the chest style freezer. The knives was removed.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrective Action Taken
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cup of coffee on the prep table next to the fryers. The beverage was discarded.
Basic/12B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled with debris
Intermediate/22-02-4
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. Manager had employee read and sign acknowledgment
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers and stovetop soiled
Basic/23-03-4

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.