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FLUFFY'S

1174 HAVENDALE BLVD NW, Winter Haven FL 33881

Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats86
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6308775
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

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. Provided the operator with a copy
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, observed around soda nozzles, and interior of ice machine on shield, employees cleaned both.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed 6 employees.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employee during food preparation, employee put on hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed cracked cover on corn flour.
Basic/14-11-5
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Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in chest freezer bread in black trash bag.
High priority/14-31-5
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior white shield.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top area of machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soft drink drain rack. Employee removed ice scoop.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in Pepsi glass door unit.
Basic/14-33-4
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.
Basic/16-21-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in pico de gallo in flip top unit across from grill.
Basic/14-01-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, and food debris. Observed on sides of cook line equipment.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee crack eggs and continued to grab clean dishes with no glove change. Coached employee on proper hygiene washing procedures and took dishes to ware washing area.
High priority/12A-09-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee removed Bowl in hand sink in prep area.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hair net during inspection.
Basic/13-03-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed Knives in between reach in cooler on cook line.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on trash can on cook line. Employee removed tongs and took to ware washing area.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice and lemon in hand sink in ware washing area. Operator removed lemon from sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on prep table in dry storage and expo window on cook line. Employee throughout All cups.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in dry storage.
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease and food debris in between equipment on cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Dec 8, 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
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between reach in cooler and prep table on cook line.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour in prep.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 2, 2023□ 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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Equipment in poor repair. Bottom panel missing on the side by side reach in cooler in the back prep area next to the employees restroom.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 2, 2023 · Panel missing Time Extended
Aug 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The operator put ice under the products. diced ham (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); crumble sausage (46F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (46F - Cold Holding) Inside the top and bottom section of the large flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Eggs on the prep table in the kitchen. Operator was able to determine the time.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/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. Provided the operator with a copy
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom panel missing on the side by side reach in cooler in the back prep area next to the employees restroom.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. A case of Keebler ice cream cones on the floor in the service station area.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg cartons used to drain the bacon. I informed the operator the egg cartons can't be reused for any other purpose. Operator discarded the cartons and informed the employee.
Basic/25-32-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink on the front counter next to the cash register.
Basic/29-20-5/Warning

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.