Bartow — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Bartow, Florida has 103 food establishments with 1,076 inspections on record. 2 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 74.1%, below the state average of 85.9%. Inspections average 3.7 violations per visit.

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

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

103Facilities
1,075Total Inspections
2Closures 2026
74.1%Pass Rate
3.7Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
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 85.9% Pass Rate 85.9%
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 1.35 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.35

Bartow Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Terrie Lobb Catering INC 0 Call Back - Complied
Zest Bar and Grill / V'z Fine Dining 0 Call Back - Complied
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1280 4 Call Back - Complied
Tantrums Flightside Cafe & Catering 1 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Bartow Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
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)

DateBusinessFineCase
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

IssueCitations
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

CodeViolationCitations
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
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not 7
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand 7

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Bartow Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

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

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Bartow: Notable Restaurants

Havana Cafe Delights INC

Bartow · Most Closures

48 inspections 294 violations 4 closures

Flava Joint

Bartow · Most Closures

30 inspections 90 violations 2 closures

Catfish Country

Bartow · Most Closures

29 inspections 194 violations 1 closures

Blue Ridge Grill

Bartow · Most Inspected

33 inspections 230 violations

Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1280

Bartow · Most Inspected

33 inspections 202 violations

Terrie Lobb Catering INC

Bartow · Recently Inspected

23 inspections 97 violations

Bartow: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Burger King 1 35 0
Dairy Queen 1 51 1
Holiday Inn 1 24 0
McDonalds 1 73 1
Taco Bell 1 49 0
Wingstop 1 52 0
Beef O Bradys 1 151 1
Chipotle 1 63 0
Hardees 1 68 0
Marcos Pizza 1 37 0

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 85.9%.
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?
Burger King 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 11.8 percentage points below the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 3.7 compared to the state average of 4.66.
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.

In the News Bartow

Bartow Restaurants & Food Establishments (103)

Dollar General #30973 FDACS Retail

1770 West Clower Street, Bartow

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Save a Lot #30001 FDACS Retail

330 E Van Fleet DR, Bartow

FDACS Retail Food · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft

Adnpd INC FDACS Retail

1410 US Highway 17 S, Bartow

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