How many restaurants are in Bartow?

Bartow, Florida has 103 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 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Bartow this year?

2 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.

What was the most recent restaurant closure in Bartow?

Tantrums Flightside Cafe & Catering in Bartow was shut down on March 25, 2026 for roach activity.

How does Bartow compare to the Florida state average?

Bartow has a pass rate of 74.1%, which is 11.9 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 3.7 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Bartow?

Food establishments in Bartow have an average of 10.4 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 $19,140 in fines across 35 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $547 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.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Bartow inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Bartow, Florida has 50 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 108 inspections on record.

Bartow — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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 103 food establishments with 1,072 inspections on record. 2 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 74.1%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 3.7 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: Tantrums Flightside Cafe & Catering in Bartow, shut down March 25, 2026 for roach activity.

Largest fine: $400 assessed to Zaxby's in Bartow on September 24, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

103Facilities

1,072Total Inspections

2Closures 2026

74.1%Pass Rate

3.7Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Havana Cafe Delights INC	48	294	4
Flava Joint	30	90	2
Catfish Country	29	194	1
Beef O Bradys	28	151	1
Hong Kong Restaurant	26	148	1

Bartow Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Bartow 74.1% Pass Rate 74.1%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Bartow 3.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 3.7

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Bartow 1.94 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.94

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Bartow Restaurants: Recent Closures (1)

Date	Business	Reason
Mar 25, 2026	Tantrums Flightside Cafe & Catering	Roach activity

Bartow Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 7	Havana Cafe Delights INC	2 (1 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
May 5	Palace Pizza Bartow INC	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 5	Social	0	Call Back - Complied
May 1	Ruby Tuesday/2184	2 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 22	Bartow Golf Course	5 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 22	Tom's Chicken Shack	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 22	Two Brothers One Grill Mexican Restaurant LLC	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 21	Terrie Lobb Catering INC	2	Warning Issued
Apr 21	Social	3	Warning Issued
Apr 16	Mike's Drive in INC	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

35Actions on Record

$19,140Total Fines

$547Avg Fine

$2,800Largest Fine

20Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Sep 24, 2025	Zaxby's	$400	3--2025063129
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
Exit blocked or locked	2
Other fire safety violation	2

Bartow Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Bartow has 50 FDACS-regulated facilities with 108 inspections on record.

50Retail Facilities

108FDACS Inspections

Bartow FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	21
5-501.11	Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not	10
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	9
6-301.11	Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand	7
6-202.14	Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not	7

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Bartow Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Dollar General	4	57	2,871
Circle K	2	102	1,574
Sunoco	2	256	487
Starbucks	1	77	1,170
Walgreens	1	1	743
Save-A-Lot	1	36	399
Walmart	1	77	608
Aldi	1	2	310

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Bartow: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Checkers	1	65	0
Dunkin	1	61	0
Hungry Howies	1	79	0
Perkins	1	198	0
Tropical Smoothie	1	62	1
Zaxbys	1	117	1
Burger King	1	35	0
Dairy Queen	1	51	1
Holiday Inn	1	24	0
McDonalds	1	73	1

Bartow Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Bartow?: Bartow, Florida has 103 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 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Bartow this year?: 2 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.
What was the most recent restaurant closure in Bartow?: Tantrums Flightside Cafe & Catering in Bartow was shut down on March 25, 2026 for roach activity.
How does Bartow compare to the Florida state average?: Bartow has a pass rate of 74.1%, which is 11.9 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 3.7 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Bartow?: Food establishments in Bartow have an average of 10.4 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 $19,140 in fines across 35 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $547 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.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Bartow inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Bartow, Florida has 50 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 108 inspections on record.

Walmart #580 (main) FDACS Retail

1050 E VAN FLEET DR, Bartow

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Commercial Warehouse # 00t4 FDACS Retail

2000 S Clear Springs RD, Bartow

FDACS Retail Food · Cold Storage

Star Food Mart FDACS Retail

4660 US Highway 17 N, Bartow

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Walgreens # 13797 FDACS Retail

395 E Van Fleet DR, Bartow

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Hpp Fresh Florida FDACS Retail

205 County Road 555 S, Bartow

FDACS Retail Food · Juice, Non Carbonated

Circle K Store #7321 FDACS Retail

7695 State Road 60 E, Bartow

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

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