COOKIE JAR BAKESHOP AND EATERY
305 E MAIN ST, Bartow FL 33830 · 863-519-3333
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
5 inspections trending up, 20 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1, 2026 February 1,2027
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022057739 | Nov 7, 2022 | Mar 2, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1, 2026 February 1,2027
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in prep area. Operator placed napkins.
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. One employee, Gabriella, hired for less than 60 days, no Food Employee Reporting Agreement on file. Employee filled out reporting agreement during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Containers of frosting on floor in prep area. Operator placed on shelf.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching food in bulk sugar. Operator placed correctly.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Takeout cups stored on floor in storage area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar and flour not labeled. Operator placed labels.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chocolate/butter cream dated 1/25/25 Green beans 4/11/25.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Single-service articles improperly stored. Hinged to go containers stored on the floor in the dry storage area.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Shana Prevatt 1-14-2019 ServSafe.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded mozzarella cheese 45F. The product was stored above the refrigerated line inside the flip top reach in cooler. The operator relocated the product to be within the refrigerated line.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed her hands at the 3 compartment sink. The operator had the employee to wash her hands at a designated hand washing sink. The operator was instructed to wash, rinse and sanitized the 3 compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on the flip top reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Shana Prevatt 1-14-2019 ServSafe.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated with dust. Dry storage area above clean baking equipment.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee baking dessert.
Food stored on floor. A case of sausage gravy stored on the floor in the back storage area. The operator removed the product from off the floor.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over icing in reach in cooler in kitchen. Manager moved.
No proof provided that some 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 recently hired new employee and they have not acknowledged health policy.
Hot water handle is stuck at hand sink by front counter. Cold water was operational and 86f
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.