BLUE COLLAR BURGER
115 E REYNOLDS ST, Plant City FL 33563 · 813-763-6756
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
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4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Food service license expired 2-1-2026. Establishment open and operating serving food to the public. Manager renewed license and is current until 2-1-2027.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Food service license expired 2-1-2026. Establishment open and operating serving food to the public. Manager renewed license and is current until 2-1-2027.
From previous licensing inspection: breading station added on wall by pass through window Warmer added to right side of fryer Additional make line and reach in cooler added on cook line with steam well. Additional storage rack and coolers added on make line. Back prep room has 2 additional coolers, table top mixer, 2 prep tables and cart with slicer. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Togo paper menu is missing advisory for burgers cooked to order.
No Quaternary Ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator vacuum sealing raw chicken.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed rack in dining room with to go cups and straws
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 21, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nov 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. For lamb gyro at 110f cooking since 3:00pm. Manager turned on and retested 10 minutes later 123f
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed detergent stored in hand sink by three compartment sink and boxes by back prep hand sink. Manage removed boxes and cleared sinks
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.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Apr 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 21, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Currently 72 seats in establishment
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment applied for license and plan review. Currently operating and do not have seating change evaluation form available.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Currently have 72 seats in establishment
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing.
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.