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HARRY'S OLD PLACE

3751 CYPRESS GARDENS RD, Winter Haven FL 33884 · 863.324.0301

Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats100
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6304217
Grade history
MAR 24
DEC 24
APR 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee did not dry her hands and put on a pair of gloves after washing. The manager reviewed proper hand washing procedures with the employee.
High priority/12A-18-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee washed hands with no soap.
High priority/12A-20-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage on top ledge of the flip top reach in cooler across from the oven. The beverage was discarded.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Cardboard lining liquor shelves and clean dish shelf.
Basic/14-11-5
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Intermediate/01C-05-4
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 a copy to the email provided.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep pan covering the hand washing sink in the kitchen. The pan was removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided a copy to the email provided. operator posted.
Intermediate/02A-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Lunch bag on top of a container of cut lemons inside the side by side reach in cooler in the beverage service area. The lunch bag was removed.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Last bulb above the American Range on the cook line.
Basic/38-07-4
Apr 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food stored in ice used for drinks. The mixers was removed.
High priority/08B-56-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line.
Basic/13-03-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area the handle was removed.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator provided test strips for dish machine.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. floor next to hand sink in kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On reach in cooler.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In Walk in cooler.
Basic/14-17-4

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.