INDULGE CAFE BAR AND LOUNGE
2862 RECKER HWY, Winter Haven FL 33880 · 863-808-3134
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Altamease Barnes
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In bar, operator from scoop handle from the ice.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside by the exit door and restrooms.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dishwasher Operator cleaned debris and sanitize area.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. At front counter operator inverted silverware.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At the Bar soda nozzles Operator cleaned and sanitized nozzles.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler Cook placed date marks on foods.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice shield inside the ice machine Operators cleaned and sanitized area.
Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen area.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen The operator turned on water at the handwashing sink.
Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Cony Mesera Pending callback for training due September 15.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized area with chemical sanitizer.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand washing sink at bar area. Operator removed ice.
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. Cony Mesera
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine panel guard. Operator cleaned the panel guard with soap and chemical sanitizer.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin on the ice barrier at the bar.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turned on water at hand washing sink. Water made proper temperature.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine shield.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Entire submerged inside guacamole. Spoon was removed from the guacamole.
Light not functioning. One on cook line and two above three compartment sink.
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.