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POLK CITY BBQ COMPANY

221 COMMONWEALTH AVE N, Polk City FL 33868 · 863.221.8144

Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6305583
Grade history
NOV 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in A2 unit.
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at 2 rear exit doors.
Basic/35B-01-4
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler, observed in Kratos unit.
Basic/14-69-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in Kratos unit.
Basic/29-49-6
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Manager cleaned interior of microwave.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink near smokers.
Basic/29-11-4
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Interior of has accumulation of food debris. Observed in ovens in food preparation area near catering area.
Basic/22-08-4
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door near men's bathrooms.
Basic/35B-01-4
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in turbo air 3-door unit.
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed near men's and women's bathroom.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind kitchen equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in turbo air 3-door unit
Basic/22-16-4
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed near 3-compartment sink.
Basic/38-02-4
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed near men's bathroom.
Basic/35B-01-4
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on can opener blade, employee placed in dish area for cleaning.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door near men's bathroom.
Basic/35B-01-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in ovens near ice cream area back preparation area.
Basic/22-08-4

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.