PLANT CITY COMIC CAFE
303 S COLLINS ST, Plant City FL 33563 · 8132050581
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2025
JAN 25
JUL 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections trending down, 21 points off where it started.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026044883 | Mar 31, 2026 | Jul 27, 2026 | $160 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 3, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No handwash sink for employees. At front espresso bar with ice chest and blenders
Reviewed approved plans from 10-2025. Layout not matching and not meeting proviso. 1) Front of house cutomer area must be self-service only without the installation of a hand washing sink. Ramen station #2 moved to adjacent wall by entrance Secondary bar added where ramen station was on approved plans. Three espresso machines, 3 coffee bean grinders, tea pot, coffee pot and blender added. Observed ice chest with scoop. Closest hand sink in secondary room next to frozen yogurt machines. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Mar 31, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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No Quaternary Ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No handwash sink for employees. At front espresso bar with ice chest and blenders
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At new hand sink by yogurt machine
No soap provided at handwash sink. At new hand sink by yogurt machine
Reviewed approved plans from 10-2025. Layout not matching and not meeting proviso. 1) Front of house cutomer area must be self-service only without the installation of a hand washing sink. Ramen station #2 moved to adjacent wall by entrance Secondary bar added where ramen station was on approved plans. Three espresso machines, 3 coffee bean grinders, tea pot, coffee pot and blender added. Observed ice chest with scoop. Closest hand sink in secondary room next to frozen yogurt machines. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At new hand sink by yogurt machine
Sep 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Current plans on file: Dry bar has been converted to coffee bar. Observed ice bin with scoop Espresso machine, 2 espresso grinders, tea kettles and a microwave. No hand sink installed at bar. Added self serve ramen station in customer area that is not hard plummbed. Hot water heating stations are connected to 2- 5 gallon jugs of purified water that are bought and replaced with a new jug of purchased water. Machines then self heats water and dispense into customers bowl. Self serve ramen area has exposed rafters and is not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed 1 Locked food storage cooler with drinks and food in customer area and area has exposed rafters and is not smooth and easily cleanable. Manager is planning on submitting new layout with hood system, expo area and additional three comapartment sink and hand sink No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. At coffee station in bar
Sep 9, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Current plans on file: Dry bar has been converted to coffee bar. Observed ice bin with scoop Espresso machine, 2 espresso grinders, tea kettles and a microwave. No hand sink installed at bar. Added self serve ramen station in customer area that is not hard plummbed. Hot water heating stations are connected to 2- 5 gallon jugs of purified water that are bought and replaced with a new jug of purchased water. Machines then self heats water and dispense into customers bowl. Self serve ramen area has exposed rafters and is not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed 1 Locked food storage cooler with drinks and food in customer area and area has exposed rafters and is not smooth and easily cleanable. Manager is planning on submitting new layout with hood system, expo area and additional three comapartment sink and hand sink No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. At coffee station in bar
Jul 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting pickles with bare hands. Discussed with manager and employee washed hands and put gloves on
Current plans on file: Dry bar has been converted to coffee bar. Observed ice bin with scoop Espresso machine, 2 espresso grinders, tea kettles and a microwave. No hand sink installed at bar. Added self serve ramen station in customer area that is not hard plummbed. Hot water heating stations are connected to 2- 5 gallon jugs of purified water that are bought and replaced with a new jug of purchased water. Machines then self heats water and dispense into customers bowl. Self serve ramen area has exposed rafters and is not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed 1 Locked food storage cooler with drinks and food in customer area and area has exposed rafters and is not smooth and easily cleanable. Manager is planning on submitting new layout with hood system, expo area and additional three comapartment sink and hand sink No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. At coffee station in bar
No proof provided that some 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 has couple of new hires that have not completed form. Manager had employees start signing off
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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