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PURPLE PIT STOP

205 BROADWAY BLVD SE, Polk City FL 33868 · 863-258-6648

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS6306355
Grade history
DEC 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
High priority/50-17-3
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2022055281Aug 3, 2022Jan 6, 2023$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 12, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2026 facility open and operating during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Food stored on floor. Observed container of cooking oil on floor near clean dish storage shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4
May 4, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
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
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind upright freezer.
Basic/36-73-4
May 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2025
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm)
Basic/21-07-4
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 form to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for chlorine.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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. Provided form to operators and they filled out.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed on cook line, employee provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, or dust. Observed exterior of dry food containers.
Basic/23-03-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm), employee diluted to comply.
Basic/21-07-4
May 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 13, 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
High priority/50-17-3
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. Observed for Jaden.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employee during food preparation, employee acquired hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed container of shortening on floor in storage area.
Basic/08B-38-4
Oct 10, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Oct 10, 2023 · Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification Admin Complaint
Aug 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops in standing water 113F, employee placed scoops in water of 135F.
High priority/10-05-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior near ice trays.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation/Warning

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.