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
5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in A2 unit.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at 2 rear exit doors.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler, observed in Kratos unit.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in Kratos unit.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Manager cleaned interior of microwave.
Water leaking faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink near smokers.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Interior of has accumulation of food debris. Observed in ovens in food preparation area near catering area.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door near men's bathrooms.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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/
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in turbo air 3-door unit.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed near men's and women's bathroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind kitchen equipment.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in turbo air 3-door unit
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.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed near men's bathroom.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door near men's bathroom.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in ovens near ice cream area back preparation area.
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.