Tantrums Flightside Cafe & Catering in Bartow

Last inspected:

5995 Airport Blvd, Bartow, FL 33830
Overview

Tantrums Flightside Cafe & Catering in Bartow was emergency-closed on March 25, 2026 for roach activity after an inspector documented four high-priority violations including improper chemical storage, management awareness failures, and employee health reporting lapses. The facility was reclosed five days later and immediately complied with the callback inspection on March 30, 2026. Across 5 inspections between September 2024 and March 2026, the facility accumulated 18 violations, averaging 3.6 per inspection. Employee health reporting violations appeared in 4 of the 5 inspections, indicating a systemic management issue with communicating illness or symptoms to staff. High-priority violations for handwashing and chemical storage also recurred. The most recent inspection on March 30, 2026 found zero violations and was completed with emergency order callback compliance.

Most recent closure: March 25, 2026 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

5Inspections
18Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Tantrums Flightside Cafe & Catering in Bartow: Comparison to Polk County Averages

This Facility 3.6 violations / inspection 3.6 violations per inspection
Polk County Avg 3.26 violations / inspection 3.26 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Polk County Avg 0.18 closures / facility 0.18 county average

Tantrums Flightside Cafe & Catering in Bartow: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Tantrums Flightside Cafe & Catering in Bartow
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 08:20:00

Tantrums Flightside Cafe & Catering in Bartow: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Tantrums Flightside Cafe & Catering in Bartow
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2026022036 $400.00 Mar 25, 2026 Fort Lauderdale

Tantrums Flightside Cafe & Catering in Bartow: Full Inspection History — DBPR (5)

— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Tantrums Flightside Cafe & Catering in Bartow: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tantrums Flightside Cafe & Catering in Bartow last inspected?
Tantrums Flightside Cafe & Catering in Bartow was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 30, 2026. The result was: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
When was Tantrums Flightside Cafe & Catering in Bartow last shut down?
Tantrums Flightside Cafe & Catering in Bartow was last shut down on March 25, 2026 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Tantrums Flightside Cafe & Catering in Bartow?
The most frequently cited violations at Tantrums Flightside Cafe & Catering in Bartow are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Tantrums Flightside Cafe & Catering in Bartow had?
Tantrums Flightside Cafe & Catering in Bartow has had 5 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Tantrums Flightside Cafe & Catering in Bartow find?
Tantrums Flightside Cafe & Catering in Bartow was most recently inspected on March 30, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
Has Tantrums Flightside Cafe & Catering in Bartow ever been shut down?
Yes, Tantrums Flightside Cafe & Catering in Bartow has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
Has Tantrums Flightside Cafe & Catering in Bartow faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Tantrums Flightside Cafe & Catering in Bartow has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Tantrums Flightside Cafe & Catering in Bartow been fined?
Tantrums Flightside Cafe & Catering in Bartow has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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