CATERING COMPANY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
2090 HAVENDALE BLVD, Winter Haven FL 33881 · 863-206-7058
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
AUG 24
APR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 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
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Employee cleaned interior of microwave.
Jan 23, 2026Inspection 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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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
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. observed under flat top grill.
Sep 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around door.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster too far back along fence to close lids.
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Whisk in hand sink next to ice machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to ice machine. Operator replaced towels.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
May 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Plastic white interior panel.
Mar 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Locked in the office and the person in charge doesn't have access.
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.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Plastic white interior panel.
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.
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.
Water leaking from pipe. Pipe on the outside of the walk in cooler.
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrubby and grate in hand sink next to ice machine.
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Stand up reach in cooler by back door of kitchen.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk-in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In the walk-in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.