POLK CITY, Polk County

THE PURPLE PIT STOP

205 BROADWAY BLVD SE, POLK CITY, FL 33868

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
May 4, 2026
City
POLK CITY
County
Polk
Status
Delinquent / Active
Inspections
10

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.

May 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 24554902

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 24554901

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-73-4

Detail 24083645

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind upright freezer.

May 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 23747971

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2025 Admin Complaint

21-07-4

Detail 23747970

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm)

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 23398983

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. Provided form to operator. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23398984

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for chlorine.

11-26-1

Detail 23398980

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. Provided form to operators and they filled out. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23398982

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed on cook line, employee provided soap. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23398981

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, or dust. Observed exterior of dry food containers.

21-07-4

Detail 23398979

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm), employee diluted to comply.

May 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

50-17-3

Detail 22715669

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024

53B-01-5

Detail 22715671

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. Observed for Jaden.

13-03-4

Detail 22715668

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employee during food preparation, employee acquired hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22715670

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of shortening on floor in storage area.

Oct 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-01-7

Detail 22353235

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification Admin Complaint

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

10-05-5

Detail 22184302

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22184300

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22184303

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

22-20-5

Detail 22184301

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior near ice trays. Repeat Violation Warning

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

50-17-2

Detail 21245512

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2022 Admin Complaint

22-20-5

Detail 21245511

Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior wall.

Jul 9, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.