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FLAVA JOINT

3466 HWY 17 N, Bartow FL 33830

Last inspected Mar 18, 2025 · 8 visits since July 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence6307860
Grade history
DEC 23
FEB 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
≈ ERRATIC

4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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--2022018308Mar 24, 2022May 25, 2022$400
3--2016027550May 31, 2016Sep 29, 2016$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over produce inside the reach in cooler across the 3 compartment sink.
High priority/08A-05-6
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. A gallon of milk inside the cooler across from the 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Nov 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Ribs, chicken wings inside plastic containers with lids in the black side by side refrigerator.
High priority/03D-02-5
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked ribs inside stainless steel refrigerator in the dry storage area.
High priority/08A-05-6
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken wings and pork ribs.
High priority/01B-02-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1,2024
Basic/50-09-4
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cabbage inside the black refrigerator.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Feb 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.. Mac n Cheese 46 F. Product was moved to a freezer to bring the temperature down.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pits and pans stored in the hand washing sink. The items were removed to the 3 compartment sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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
Food stored on floor. A bag of Jasmine rice on the floor in front of the 3 compartment sink. Operator removed the rice from off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Aug 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 17, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Operator has apply for license with department, pending a licensing inspection.
High priority/50-08-7/Warning/Return visit Jul 17, 2023 · Plans have been send to Tallahasse. Email contact with L Clark in plan reviews. Time Extended/Return visit Aug 17, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 17, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Operator has apply for license with department, pending a licensing inspection.
High priority/50-08-7/Warning/Return visit Jul 17, 2023 · Plans have been send to Tallahasse. Email contact with L Clark in plan reviews. Time Extended

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.