MULBERRY CAFE AND COFFEE HOUSE
113 W BADCOCK BLVD, Mulberry FL 33860 · 863-943-4181
Last inspected Oct 20, 2025 · 8 visits since July 2023
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OCT 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Pesto Bismal bottle stored in reach in cooler beside and over food. Manager removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steaks thawing I hand sink at cookline. Manager removed steaks.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk sugar. Manager removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on flip top cooler. Operator removed.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at wait station.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packaged steaks observed thawing in hand sink. Manager placed into reach in cooler.
Apr 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Black and white jacket on a bulk container of products in the dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flat top reach in cooler in the dry storage area.
Apr 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Product inside the flip top reach in cooler next to the expo line. diced sausage (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); diced ham (46F - Cold Holding); ham slices (46F - Cold Holding) Product was put on ice.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Bottom of the plastic interior shield.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage on the prep table across from the cook line.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Black and white jacket on a bulk container of products in the dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flat top reach in cooler in the dry storage area.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm), chlorine container empty, chlorine container replaced.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
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 written procedures.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at front counter.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in men's and women's bathroom.
Jan 16, 2024□ 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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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.
Jan 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for chlorine and quaternary.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter, employee placed in sanitizer bucket.
Sep 26, 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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Water leaking from faucet/handle. Observed at 3-compartment sink.
Jul 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employee with long beard in kitchen.
Water leaking from faucet/handle. Observed at 3-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.