Blue Ridge Grill in Bartow
Last inspected:
1037 N Broadway, Bartow, FL 33830Blue Ridge Grill in Bartow has accumulated 230 violations across 33 inspections since 2016, averaging 7 per visit. The facility has not been shut down and has no fire safety violations or disciplinary fines on record. The most frequently cited issues involve food contact surfaces, proper ventilation, and consumer advisories, with enforcement patterns showing warnings and callbacks clustered in 2021, 2022, and 2023, followed by consistent compliance in recent inspections.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Blue Ridge Grill in Bartow: Comparison to Polk County Averages
This Facility
7
violations / inspection
7 violations per inspection
Polk County Avg
3.26
violations / inspection
3.26 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Polk County Avg
0.18
closures / facility
0.18 county average
Blue Ridge Grill in Bartow: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections25 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 8 inspections30 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Blue Ridge Grill in Bartow: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Blue Ridge Grill in Bartow last inspected?
- Blue Ridge Grill in Bartow was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 19, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Blue Ridge Grill in Bartow?
- The most frequently cited violations at Blue Ridge Grill in Bartow are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Blue Ridge Grill in Bartow had?
- Blue Ridge Grill in Bartow has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Blue Ridge Grill in Bartow find?
- Blue Ridge Grill in Bartow was most recently inspected on March 19, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Blue Ridge Grill in Bartow ever been shut down?
- No, Blue Ridge Grill in Bartow has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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