EVERGREEN
1104 SPIRIT LAKE RD, Winter Haven FL 33880 · 863.294.4993
Last inspected Feb 27, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg soup 100F.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2016052059 | Oct 27, 2016 | Nov 30, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Feb 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In reach in freezer
Raw animal food stored over or with produce. In walk in cooler raw shelled eggs over diced yellow onions. Operator removed raw shell eggs over the onions.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salts and varies spices
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By front counter
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Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag Carrots in walk in cooler, operator removed from the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Stored food not covered in reach in freezer crab Rangoon and meats locations reach in freezers in the three compartment kitchen sink area.
Sep 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Stored food not covered. Fish in freezer and meats in walk in cooler
Sep 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over green onions in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw: Chicken, beef, and shrimp 50F- Cook line make table.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to the three compartment sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink next to the three compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on the cook line placed on hat.
Stored food not covered. Fish in freezer and meats in walk in cooler
May 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler raw shelled shrimp over produce peppers. Operator removed raw shrimp to a lower shelf.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen at both hand wash sinks
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in cooler items
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoops for the rice
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two of the cooks
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Stored food not covered. Walk-in cooler and reach in freezers
Mar 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Entire walk-in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dining area.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood vents
Mar 20, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg soup 100F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry (45F - Cold Holding); Poultry (45F - Cold Holding); fried chicken (50F - Cold Holding)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ladle in hand washing sink. Operator removed ladle
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Entire walk-in cooler
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand washing sink by three compartment sink. Employee turned on the water.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dining area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. While prepping raw shrimp
Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler Soy sauce
Stored food not covered. In reach freezer krab Rangoon's,wontons, and meats
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood vents
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in restroom and hand washing sinks in the kitchen. Operator replaced paper towels.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dining area
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation while scooping rice on the cook line.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Onions and buckets of vegetables in walk in cooler
Stored food not covered. Varies foods in reach in freezer
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes store in hand washing sink by the three compartment sink. Operator removed dishes.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink. Operator replaced.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink. Operator replaced soap.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dining area above register
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood vents
Feb 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling tiles vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front counter.
Dec 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes in hand wash sink next to the three compartment sink. Operator removed dishes out the hand washing sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling tiles vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front counter.
Food stored on floor. Walk-in cooler Carrots and soy sauce buckets
Stored food not covered. All the reach in freezers by the wall
Aug 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored above prep area cook line. Employee removed medicine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce on the floor in walk-in cooler.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.
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.