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?

Arbys 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
Arbys	1	109	1
Chick-fil-a	1	10	0
Firehouse Subs	1	33	0
Kfc	1	73	0
Ruby Tuesday	1	91	0
Waffle House	1	94	0
Checkers	1	65	0
Dunkin	1	62	0
Hungry Howies	1	82	0
Perkins	1	206	0

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?: Arbys 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

Closure May 26, 2026 247 views

1 23

Bartow — Food Safety Records

Bartow Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Bartow Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Bartow Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Bartow Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Bartow Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Bartow: Notable Restaurants

Havana Cafe Delights INC

Flava Joint

Catfish Country

Blue Ridge Grill

Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1280

Essential Catering Solutions LLC

Bartow: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Bartow Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

In the News Bartow

Bartow Restaurants & Food Establishments (55)