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CARTER'S CONCESSION

709 E CANAL ST, Mulberry FL 33860 · 863-644-3268

Last inspected May 15, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats24
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6306435
Grade history
JAN 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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. Provided form to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Jan 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At cook line hand sink
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container in sink, operator moved container from hand sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in ice machine, employee removed ice scoop.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on shelf under food preparation table across from 3-compartment sink.
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed buckets not food grade.
High priority/14-15-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener blade, employee placed in dish area to soak.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at 2 door reach in cooler at front counter.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil on floor next to reach in cooler. Employee removed oil from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator posted sign.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 29, 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 ▾
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. Provided form to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of soapy water in hand sink, employee removed container.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind cookline equipment.
Basic/36-73-4

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.