Bartow, Polk County

CRAFT SMOKE HOUSE LLC

1480 MLK JR BLVD STE A, Bartow, FL 33830

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Mar 19, 2026
City
Bartow
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
4

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 24453846

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A package of picnic roast inside the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. The roast was removed. The hand washing sink,was cleaned and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

10-07-4

Detail 24453848

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Serving spoons and knife in water at 80 F. In a container on the prep table next to the stove.

33-16-4

Detail 24453847

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

02C-02-5

Detail 24453537

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pulled pork and brisket in glass door cooler prepared the previous day not date marked. Operator placed date. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: Not dated. Time Extended

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 24246427

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat items in glass door cooler. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24246434

Intermediate - 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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 24246433

Intermediate - 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. One employee with no food handler training, no reporting agreement on file. Emailed to operator Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 24246428

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pulled pork and brisket in glass door cooler prepared the previous day not date marked. Operator placed date. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-11-4

Detail 24246432

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24246431

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor. Vinegar used for cooking observed on floor. Operator placed items on shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-12-5

Detail 24246429

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on soda fountain grate fountain grate. Operator removed. Discussed placing in ice with handle up. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 24246430

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave has buildup of food debris. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 24246426

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Side by side refrigerator by ice machine. Warning

Apr 9, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

32-12-6

Detail 23693204

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

35B-01-4

Detail 23693205

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.

36-73-4

Detail 23693203

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Between flat grill and fryers.

51-13-4

Detail 23693206

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.