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7454 CYPRESS GARDENS BLVD, Winter Haven FL 33884 · 863-875-9400

Last inspected Aug 12, 2025 · 3 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats90
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6308260
Grade history
OCT 23
JAN 25
AUG 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Bug sticky tape with trapped flies in the dishwasher area. The device was removed.
Basic/35A-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle on the drink station in drive thru.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Bug sticky tape with trapped flies in the dishwasher area. The device was removed.
Basic/35A-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Debris on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all cooking equipment in the kitchen. Wall soiled next to the hand washing sink at the end of the cook line.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket is soiled. Located at the breading station. The manager assigned an employee to clean the gasket.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in freezer is soiled with food debris located at the end of the cook line.
Basic/22-16-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. A case of hinged containers in the floor in the dry storage area.
Basic/25-05-4
The state's own report →
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Employee squeegeed standing water from underneath ice machine at drive through window.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath equipment on cook line.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed knife in between reach cooler and pan.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Gasket soiled in reach in cooler on cook line.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Oil underneath fryers and equipment on cook line.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer next to fryers.
Basic/14-69-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service boxes above hot holding unit.
Basic/25-06-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with food debris on cook line.
Basic/36-27-5

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.