How many restaurants are in Bartow?

Bartow, Florida has 55 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Bartow?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Bartow is 74.1%. The Florida state average is 85.7%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Bartow this year?

1 food establishments in Bartow have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Bartow?

The most frequently cited violations in Bartow are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Proper hand/arm washing.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Bartow?

Checkers has the most locations in Bartow with 1 establishments.

How does Bartow compare to the Florida state average?

Bartow has a pass rate of 74.1%, which is 11.6 percentage points below the state average of 85.7%. The average violations per inspection is 3.6 compared to the state average of 4.68.

How often are restaurants inspected in Bartow?

Food establishments in Bartow have an average of 20.1 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Bartow been assessed?

Food establishments in Bartow have been assessed $18,020 in fines across 31 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $581 and the largest single fine was $2,800.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Bartow restaurants?

15 fire safety violations have been documented across 8 food establishments in Bartow. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

Bartow — Food Safety Records

Name: Bartow Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Overview

Bartow, Florida has 55 food establishments with 1,106 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 74.1%, below the state average of 85.7%. Inspections average 3.6 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $400 assessed to Tantrums Flightside Cafe & Catering in Bartow on April 27, 2026.

Data from Florida DBPR. Updated September 2026.

55Facilities

1,106Inspections

1Closures 2026

74.1%Pass Rate

3.6Avg Violations

Bartow Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Bartow 74.1% Pass Rate 74.1%

Florida Average 85.7% Pass Rate 85.7%

Bartow 3.6 Avg Violations / Inspection 3.6

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Bartow 1.82 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.82

Florida Average 1.96 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.96

Bartow Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Sep 22	Arby's #6420	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sep 22	Dairy Queen	2 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sep 22	Burger King #18216	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sep 22	Zest Bar and Grill / V'z Fine Dining	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sep 22	Essential Catering Solutions LLC	4 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sep 16	El Ranchito Jalisco	6	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sep 16	Tom's Chicken Shack	3 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sep 4	Dunkin Donuts	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sep 4	Wingstop	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sep 4	B&g Prestige Jamaican Restaurant	1	Call Back - Extension given, pending

Bartow Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
22	Consumer advisory	5,704
23	Chemical properly stored	5,407
08	Proper hand/arm washing	5,168
14	Food contact surfaces	4,490
36	Proper ventilation	4,212

Bartow Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

31Actions on Record

$18,020Total Fines

$581Avg Fine

$2,800Largest Fine

17Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Apr 27, 2026	Tantrums Flightside Cafe & Catering	$400	3--2026022036
Apr 27, 2026	Charm City	$200	3--2025078397

Bartow Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

15Fire Violations

8Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	7
Cooking without hood suppression	4
Other fire safety violation	2
Exit blocked or locked	2

Bartow: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Checkers	1	65	0
Dunkin	1	62	0
Hungry Howies	1	82	0
Perkins	1	206	0
Tropical Smoothie	1	62	1
Zaxbys	1	124	1
Burger King	1	36	0
Dairy Queen	1	53	1
Holiday Inn	1	25	0
McDonalds	1	73	1

Bartow Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Bartow?: Bartow, Florida has 55 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Bartow?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Bartow is 74.1%. The Florida state average is 85.7%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Bartow this year?: 1 food establishments in Bartow have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Bartow?: The most frequently cited violations in Bartow are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Proper hand/arm washing.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Bartow?: Checkers has the most locations in Bartow with 1 establishments.
How does Bartow compare to the Florida state average?: Bartow has a pass rate of 74.1%, which is 11.6 percentage points below the state average of 85.7%. The average violations per inspection is 3.6 compared to the state average of 4.68.
How often are restaurants inspected in Bartow?: Food establishments in Bartow have an average of 20.1 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Bartow been assessed?: Food establishments in Bartow have been assessed $18,020 in fines across 31 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $581 and the largest single fine was $2,800.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Bartow restaurants?: 15 fire safety violations have been documented across 8 food establishments in Bartow. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

In the News Bartow

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Bartow Restaurants & Food Establishments (55)

Havana Cafe Delights INC 4 closures

155 E MAIN ST, Bartow

48 inspections · 294 violations · Last: May 2026

Flava Joint 2 closures

3466 HWY 17 N, Bartow

30 inspections · 90 violations · Last: Mar 2025

Catfish Country 1 closure

2400 EF GRIFFIN RD, Bartow

29 inspections · 194 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Hong Kong Restaurant 1 closure

830 N BROADWAY AVE, Bartow

27 inspections · 154 violations · Last: Jul 2026

Beef O Bradys 1 closure

110 VAN FLEET DR, Bartow

28 inspections · 151 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Hacienda Mexico 1 closure

195 E MAIN ST, Bartow

27 inspections · 142 violations · Last: Apr 2026

El Ranchito Jalisco 1 closure

210 E VAN FLEET DR, Bartow

24 inspections · 129 violations · Last: Sep 2026

Zaxby's 1 closure

590 N BROADWAY AVE, Bartow

21 inspections · 124 violations · Last: Aug 2026

Arby's #6420 1 closure

1070 E VAN FLEET DR, Bartow

25 inspections · 109 violations · Last: Sep 2026

McDonald's Restaurant 1 closure

1470 N BROADWAY AVE, Bartow

23 inspections · 73 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Tropical Smoothie Fl-62 1 closure

1490 N BROADWAY AVE, Bartow

23 inspections · 62 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Dairy Queen 1 closure

1795 N BROADWAY AVE, Bartow

21 inspections · 53 violations · Last: Sep 2026

Cookie Jar Bakeshop and Eatery 1 closure

305 E MAIN ST, Bartow

13 inspections · 40 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Tantrums Flightside Cafe & Catering 1 closure

5995 AIRPORT BLVD, Bartow

7 inspections · 22 violations · Last: Sep 2026

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