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1818 JAMES L REDMAN PKWY, Plant City FL 33563 · 863-243-2591
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly on sneeze guard
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 26, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. International food service executives certification expired in 2025
Ice buildup walk-in freezer. On condenser line
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet at mop sink
Mar 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over premade agua frescos in reach in cooler
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of windex stored on counter by spoons and straws.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Maria Contreras 1-5-2021, national registry Food Safety Professionals Certificate expired 1-5-2026
No soap provided at handwash sink. By front counter or back hand sink by three compartment sink.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. International food service executives certification expired in 2025
Ice buildup walk-in freezer. On condenser line
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in roc over washed and cut fruits and vegetables
Stored food not covered. Container of ice cream in walk in freezer not covered
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet at mop sink
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter: fresh corn (89F - Hot Holding); nacho cheese (94F - Hot Holding). Personal in charge turned up heat on warmers
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of windex stored on counter next to crepe maker. Removed
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed windex spray bottle in hand sink by front counter. Manager removed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimp, and cooked corn in reach in cooler not dated. Discussed date marking with employee
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer walk-in freezer on condenser line
Water leaking from faucets at mop sink and hand sink by three compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of sugar in prep area not labeled
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles of windex and sanitizer stored on ice cream freezer. Manager removed
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. Manager stated they have 1 new hire that has not completed food handler training.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to three compartment sink
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer by condenser line
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops stored in turned off dipper warmer at 64f
Opened employee beverage container on a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed Pink employee Starbucks drink stored on ice cream freezer. Manager moved to segregated area in cooler
Sep 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired 2-1-2021
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. At three compartment sink by front counter
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar in prep area not labeled
Jul 12, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 28 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority5 Intermediate16 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then served customers without washing hands
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee rinse Cutting board not sanitized property
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly on sneeze guard
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024. Manager renewed license and current expiration is 2-1-2025
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 dead fly on register 1 dead insect on floor in lobby. Manager cleaned
Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored on top of cream in reach in cooler. Manage moved eggs.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of cleaners on shelf by Tajin and hot sauce by front counter
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple items stored in back hand sink. Operator removed items
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Gave operator thermometer
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. All certificates expired in 2022
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By front counter
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired 2-1-2021
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on table next to crepe maker.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without hair restraint working with ice cream
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee using middle compartment to clean dishes. Did not properly set up three compartment sink
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broken pitcher handle
Food stored on floor. Bag of sugar and rice stored on floor by back door
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops in standing water of 68f
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. At three compartment sink by front counter
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor in lobby
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp in standing water at three compartment sink. Bag of corn thawing on table in back.
Water leaking from faucet at mop sink
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in bucket of water at mop sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar in prep area not labeled
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over strawberries
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open water bottle in cooler, not marked as personal
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.