Craft Smoke House LLC in Bartow
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1480 Mlk Jr Blvd Ste a, Bartow, FL 33830Craft Smoke House in Bartow has compiled 104 violations across 23 inspections since 2022, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection—roughly aligned with Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Employee health policy violations are a recurring issue, appearing in at least 5 inspections including the most recent visits in March 2026. The December 2025 inspection was particularly significant, documenting 21 violations and resulting in a Warning Issued disposition; that inspection cited employee health policy violations, food safety concerns (food in good condition, approved food source), handwashing failures, and consumer advisory issues. The most recent inspections on March 19, 2026 resulted in Call Back - Complied and Inspection Completed - No Further Action dispositions.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Craft Smoke House LLC in Bartow: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Craft Smoke House LLC in Bartow: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Craft Smoke House LLC in Bartow: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Craft Smoke House LLC in Bartow last inspected?
- Craft Smoke House LLC 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 Craft Smoke House LLC in Bartow?
- The most frequently cited violations at Craft Smoke House LLC in Bartow are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Craft Smoke House LLC in Bartow had?
- Craft Smoke House LLC in Bartow has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Craft Smoke House LLC in Bartow find?
- Craft Smoke House LLC in Bartow was most recently inspected on March 19, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Craft Smoke House LLC in Bartow ever been shut down?
- No, Craft Smoke House LLC in Bartow has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- 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 V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
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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.
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