Medulla, Polk County

UNCLE NICKS BAGELS AND SUBS

6955 OLD HWY 37, Medulla, FL 33811

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Mar 18, 2026
City
Medulla
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08B-02-4

Detail 24449725

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Ciabatta bread on top of the display case for donuts on the front counter not covered. An employee bagged each loaf of bread. Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 24449724

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Inside the walk-in cooler.

25-06-4

Detail 24449723

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Bakery boxes.

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 24171681

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled . Located at the end of the prep table in the dishwasher area.

31A-09-4

Detail 24171682

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in the deli area blocked by a garbage can and a broom. Both items were removed. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24171680

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Clear plastic measuring cup inside a hand washing sink in the bakery area. Cup was removed. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 24171683

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. A case of plastic cutlery under the shelf in the hallway. Product was removed. Corrected On-Site

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-38-4

Detail 23705203

Basic - Food stored on floor. Food on the floor in walk in cooler. Operator removed food from the floor in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 23705202

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Operator inverted silverware. Corrected On-Site

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

23-03-4

Detail 23499023

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the reach in cooler door at the sandwich station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Soiled Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 23499022

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White bulk containers in the bakery. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Two containers not labeled. Time Extended

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 23350632

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board in the bagel station on the conveyer belt. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23350636

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in the bakery blocked by a cooling rack. The rack was removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 23350639

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

32-02-4

Detail 23350633

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee bathroom in the bakery. Door is not sel closing. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23350634

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn. Sandwich station. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23350631

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All hand washing sinks. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23350635

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the reach in cooler door at the sandwich station. Warning

25-02-4

Detail 23350638

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Black forks, knives,and spoons next to the reach in cooler. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23350637

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White bulk containers in the bakery. Warning

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 22503632

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled at the end of the prep table next to the 3 compartment sink. Removed to be washed,rinsed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22503635

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in the hand washing sink in the kitchen next to the large flip top reach in cooler.

16-32-5

Detail 22503634

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Need quaternary test kit has chlorine test kits.

14-01-5

Detail 22503629

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container inside a stockpot of marinara sauce inside the walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 22503633

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of Primizia tomatoes next to the walk in cooler. Operator removed from off the floor. Corrected On-Site

02D-03-4

Detail 22503631

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Greek pasta salad, caprese salad, macaroni salad, pork cutlets,chicken cutlets inside the display case in the lobby. operator provided the correct labeling. Corrected On-Site

13-10-4

Detail 22503630

Basic - Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has ineffective hair restraint. Employee is wearing a hat ; however his hair is very bushy and not restrained under the hat. Spoke with the operator on more effective methods like a hair net or putting the hair in a ponytail. Corrective Action Taken

Aug 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

08B-02-4

Detail 22187582

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed ciabatta breads on top of deli counter. Manager moved breads to back of kitchen. Discussed bagging them and /or having one for display pourposes Corrected On-Site

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

08B-02-4

Detail 21879179

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed uncovered speed rack with bagels next to customer self serve coffee station that would allow for cross contamination. Manager covered rack Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21879177

Intermediate - 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.

11-26-1

Detail 21879178

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.

02D-03-4

Detail 21879180

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.

Sep 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 21316276

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold Make line: cut tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); roasted red peppers (48F - Cold Holding). Manager called for service and iced down product. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02D-02-4

Detail 21316277

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Cheese cakes in display case. Warning

Feb 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

12B-07-4

Detail 20890036

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee drink cups under prep table

23-03-4

Detail 20890035

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust buildup on fans on cook line

08B-39-4

Detail 20890034

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed un washed celery and carrots being cut. Manager educated employee and they began washing produce before prep Corrective Action Taken

Oct 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

08B-02-4

Detail 20421140

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Dried pepperonis above display case not protected from possible contamination Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 20421142

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature. Butter on cook line. Manager marked Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20421145

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of Clorox cleaner on top of make table next to non stick spray. Manager moved Corrected On-Site Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 20421144

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Had manager fill out paperwork for butter Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-03-4

Detail 20421141

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Soups in display case Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20421143

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler Warning