Charm City in Bartow
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330 Old Bartow Eagle Lake Rd, Bartow, FL 33830Charm City in Bartow has received 30 inspections since 2016, accumulating 122 violations—an average of 4.1 violations per inspection, modestly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure despite persistent violations across critical food safety areas. Hand washing violations appeared in at least 4 inspections, employee health reporting violations in 3 inspections, and consumer advisory citations (required when raw or undercooked animal products are served) in 8 of the last 9 inspections. Shell stock requirements violations, indicating improper storage or handling of raw shellfish, were cited in 3 of the last 4 inspections. On October 14, 2025, an inspector recommended an emergency order after documenting 15 violations including high-priority violations for shell stock requirements and water supply; the facility subsequently complied with a call-back inspection on October 15. An administrative complaint was recommended on March 27, 2025, following violations in employee health reporting, hand washing, and food contact surface sanitation. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $300 in fines. A portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone on June 2, 2017, next to the three-compartment sink. The most recent inspection on March 19, 2026, found 9 violations (including 2 high-priority consumer advisory citations) and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Charm City in Bartow: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Charm City in Bartow: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $500.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025078397 | $200.00 | Oct 14, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2016043896 | $300.00 | Aug 19, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
Charm City in Bartow: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Charm City in Bartow: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Not available electronically
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Charm City in Bartow: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Charm City in Bartow last inspected?
- Charm City 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 Charm City in Bartow?
- The most frequently cited violations at Charm City in Bartow are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Charm City in Bartow had?
- Charm City in Bartow has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Charm City in Bartow find?
- Charm City in Bartow was most recently inspected on March 19, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Charm City in Bartow ever been shut down?
- No, Charm City in Bartow has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
- Has Charm City in Bartow had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Charm City in Bartow has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Charm City in Bartow faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Charm City in Bartow has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $500.00 in fines.
- How much has Charm City in Bartow been fined?
- Charm City in Bartow has been fined a total of $500.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Charm City in Bartow operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Curly Tails Barbeque (2017).
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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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