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COUNTRY ANGELS

122 COMMONWEALTH AVE, Polk City FL 33868 · (863)984-1047

Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats82
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6302933
Grade history
DEC 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
OCT 25
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2016024283Apr 20, 2016Jun 10, 2016$400
3--2015044379Sep 30, 2015Nov 3, 2015$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2026 open and operating during inspection Operator on the phone with Tallahassee.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed on can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under and behind kitchen equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in men's and women's bathroom used by employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
The state's own report →
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.observed between equipment.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 buckets of peeled potatoes on floor in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed on can opener blade, employee moved to dish area for cleaning.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in flip top unit near fryers.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on side and behind large oven.
Basic/23-03-4
May 13, 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 ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand station by 3-compartment sink, operator replaced paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, and food debris. Observed on sides of equipment.
Basic/23-03-4
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Accumulation of pinkish debris on interior of ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.
Basic/22-20-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed in threshold from kitchen to dish area.
Basic/36-03-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk in cooler.
Basic/14-11-5
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in threshold from kitchen to dish area.
Basic/36-24-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, and dust. Observed on red flour bin under slicer table.
Basic/23-03-4
May 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed on cookline.
Basic/36-17-5/Return visit May 17, 2024 · Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed on cookline. Time Extended
Mar 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
High priority/50-17-3
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris around soda nozzles at front counter.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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. Observed for Amber M.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed on cookline.
Basic/36-17-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Observed on gaskets in flip top unit.
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 9, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener blade. Operator cleaned can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of pinkish buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior side wall.
Basic/22-20-5
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on soft drink drain rack, Employee removed ice scoop from drain rack.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site

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.