How many inspections has White Oak BBQ Supply and Merchantile in Bartow had?

White Oak BBQ Supply and Merchantile in Bartow has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of White Oak BBQ Supply and Merchantile in Bartow find?

White Oak BBQ Supply and Merchantile in Bartow was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 25, 2025 (Failure to Renew Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).

Has White Oak BBQ Supply and Merchantile in Bartow had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, White Oak BBQ Supply and Merchantile in Bartow has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

White Oak BBQ Supply and Merchantile in Bartow

Name: White Oak BBQ Supply and Merchantile in Bartow Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: September 25, 2025

490 E Summerlin St, Bartow, FL 33830

Polk County · Minor Outlet with Perishables · FDACS
Owner: White Oak BBQ Supply & Merchantile LLC
FDACS Estab #: 415143

Overview

White Oak BBQ Supply and Mercantile in Bartow has been inspected twice on record, with 17 total violations documented across both inspections. The facility operates as a minor outlet with perishables, selling prepackaged and raw meats, seafood, and frozen food products without in-house processing.

In June 2023, an inspection found the facility operating without a valid food permit and cited 10 violations, including a priority-level cross-contamination violation: raw bacon was stored directly above ready-to-eat food in a reach-in cooler display. The person in charge immediately moved the bacon to a shelf positioned above other raw pork products. Additional violations included missing handwashing supplies in restrooms, unlabeled prepackaged seafood and meat products in the retail area, and lack of written procedures for vomit and diarrhea event cleanup. The facility was directed to begin the permitting process within 10 days.

In September 2025, a follow-up inspection documented a failure to renew the food permit and cited 7 violations. Labeling violations recurred: prepackaged frozen raw seafood and bags of French fries remained unlabeled in reach-in freezer display units. The person in charge removed the unlabeled products from customer access until proper labels could be obtained from manufacturers or created in-house. The facility continued to lack written vomit and diarrhea event cleanup procedures, and a guidance handout was provided by the inspector to assist management in developing step-by-step protocols. Multiple violations were corrected on site during both inspections.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.

17Violations

Last inspected FDACS: September 25, 2025

White Oak BBQ Supply and Merchantile in Bartow: FDACS Inspection History (2)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

2025 — 1 inspection

Sep 25, 2025 — Failure to Renew Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected.

Risk-Based Violations

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf

The food establishment does not have a written vomit or diarrhea event clean up procedure available. A guidance handout was given to the food establishment's management to help them write up step by step procedures for vomit and/or diarrhea event clean up.

3-201.11(F) Meat and poultry, that is not a ready-to-eat food and is in a packaged form when it is offered for sale or consumption, not labeled to include safe handling instructions. Eggs that have not been treated to destroy all viable Salmonellae not labeled to include safe handling instructions. 3-201.11(F) and (G)

Retail area- prepackaged raw meats in the reach in cooler display unit are not labeled to include the safe handling labels.

3-201.11(C) Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) PfPf

Retail area- prepackaged frozen raw seafood products and bags of French fries are not labeled for individual retail sale in the reach in freezer display units. COS- person in charge moved from customer access the unlabeled products in the freezer units until proper labels can be either acquired from the manufacturer/vendor or made in store to include all the required information obtained from the master container for each unlabeled food product.

95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.

Certified food protection manager certificate posted for the food entity has expired, there is no other current certificate available for inspector review.

Good Retail Practice Violations

100 The Food Establishment failed to timely submit its permit renewal application and/or fee as required by rule 5K-4.020(4)-(5), Florida Administrative Code and section 500.12, Florida Statutes.

The Food Establishment failed to timely submit its permit renewal application and/or fee as required by rule 5K-4.020(4)-(5), Florida Administrative Code and section 500.12, Florida Statutes

6-501.19 Toilet room doors not kept closed except during maintenance and cleaning. 6-501.19

Back area- men's restroom door is left open and no cleaning or maintenance is being done in the room.

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17

Back area- no covered waste receptacle provided in the women's restroom.

2023 — 1 inspection

Jun 13, 2023 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 10 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. This food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. The Food Establishment shall begin the permitting process within 10 days. Food establishment can apply online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance. New food entity was found operating without a valid 2023 food permit. Food entity sells various prepackaged raw and ready to eat meats, frozen raw meats, and various shelf stable food products, no processing. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP

Retail area- packages of raw bacon stored on reach in cooler display shelf over ready to eat food. COS- person in charge moved the packages of bacon over to another shelf in the cooler so that it is over other raw pork meat products. x Print Date: 6/13/2023 Page 1 of 4 24 Pf Citation Description: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf Observation: The food establishment does not have a written vomit or diarrhea event clean up procedure available. A guidance handout was given to the food establishment's management to help them write up step by step procedures for vomit and/or diarrhea event clean up. o

6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf

Back area- no paper towels provided in the men's and women's restrooms. Hand wash sign provided to food entity via email attachment. o

6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14

Back area- no hand washing signs posted in the restrooms. o

3-201.11(C) Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) PfPf

Retail area- various prepackaged seafood and meat from various approved manufacturers are not labeled for retail sale. COS- person in charge has placed the unlabeled seafood and meat products so that products will be handled only by employees and handed over the counter to the customers for purchase until proper labeling can be ordered from their vendors and placed on each package. x

Retail area- various prepackaged raw meats from approved sources are not labeled to include the safe handling label on each individual package in the reach in cooler and freezer display units. o

95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.

No certified food protection manager certificate available for inspector review. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11

Back area- cases of food stored on the floor in the storage room. o

5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17

Back area- no covered waste receptacle provided in the women's restroom. o

6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14

Back area- restroom doors are not self closing. o

99 This food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. The Food Establishment shall begin the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520 for further assistance.

Food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. o

White Oak BBQ Supply and Merchantile in Bartow: Frequently Asked Questions

When was White Oak BBQ Supply and Merchantile in Bartow last inspected?: White Oak BBQ Supply and Merchantile in Bartow was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 25, 2025. Inspection type: Failure to Renew Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has White Oak BBQ Supply and Merchantile in Bartow had?: White Oak BBQ Supply and Merchantile in Bartow has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of White Oak BBQ Supply and Merchantile in Bartow find?: White Oak BBQ Supply and Merchantile in Bartow was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 25, 2025 (Failure to Renew Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has White Oak BBQ Supply and Merchantile in Bartow had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, White Oak BBQ Supply and Merchantile in Bartow has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at White Oak BBQ Supply and Merchantile in Bartow?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at White Oak BBQ Supply and Merchantile in Bartow are: 3-201.11(C): Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) Pf; 3-201.11(F): Meat and poultry, that is not a ready-to-eat food and is in a packaged form when it is offered for sale or consumption, not labeled to include safe handling instructions. Eggs that have not been treated to destroy all viable Salmonellae not labeled to include safe handling instructions. 3-201.11(F) and (G); 5-501.17: Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17.
Does White Oak BBQ Supply and Merchantile in Bartow have any repeat violations?: Yes, White Oak BBQ Supply and Merchantile in Bartow has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 3-201.11(C): Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) Pf; 3-201.11(F): Meat and poultry, that is not a ready-to-eat food and is in a packaged form when it is offered for sale or consumption, not labeled to include safe handling instructions. Eggs that have not been treated to destroy all viable Salmonellae not labeled to include safe handling instructions. 3-201.11(F) and (G); 5-501.17: Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17.