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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

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats110
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6308680
Grade history
AUG 24
APR 25
JUL 25
SEP 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 7 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 — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 20, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Altamease Barnes
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In bar, operator from scoop handle from the ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside by the exit door and restrooms.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dishwasher Operator cleaned debris and sanitize area.
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. At front counter operator inverted silverware.
Basic/24-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen area.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 15, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
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.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen
Basic/36-36-4
Sep 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized area with chemical sanitizer.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jul 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand washing sink at bar area. Operator removed ice.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
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.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin on the ice barrier at the bar.
Basic/22-20-5
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine shield.
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Entire submerged inside guacamole. Spoon was removed from the guacamole.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. One on cook line and two above three compartment sink.
Basic/36-62-4

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.