Essential Catering Solutions LLC in Bartow
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255 N Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL 33830Essential Catering Solutions LLC in Bartow has accumulated 73 violations across 24 inspections since 2016, averaging 3.0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. However, the inspection record shows escalating enforcement activity in recent months: a December 2025 routine inspection resulted in an admin complaint recommendation after multiple consumer advisory violations were cited, and a subsequent February 2026 inspection documented three high-priority hand-washing violations. Hand-washing violations have been a recurring pattern, appearing in at least five inspections spanning from 2023 to 2026. Consumer advisory violations (likely raw or undercooked items served without proper notification) clustered in late 2025, with three instances documented in October and three more in December. Other notable high-priority violations include employee health reporting, shellstock handling, and allergen awareness across the record. The most recent inspection on February 18, 2026 was completed with no further action, though it identified one high-priority hand-washing violation alongside a basic violation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Essential Catering Solutions LLC in Bartow: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Essential Catering Solutions LLC in Bartow: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 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
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 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
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Essential Catering Solutions LLC in Bartow: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Essential Catering Solutions LLC in Bartow last inspected?
- Essential Catering Solutions LLC in Bartow was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Essential Catering Solutions LLC in Bartow?
- The most frequently cited violations at Essential Catering Solutions LLC in Bartow are: Outer openings protected, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Essential Catering Solutions LLC in Bartow had?
- Essential Catering Solutions LLC in Bartow has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Essential Catering Solutions LLC in Bartow find?
- Essential Catering Solutions LLC in Bartow was most recently inspected on February 18, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Essential Catering Solutions LLC in Bartow ever been shut down?
- No, Essential Catering Solutions LLC 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 V51 (Premises clean) mean?
- Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
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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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