Harry's Old Place in Winter Haven
Last inspected:
3751 Cypress Gardens Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33884Harry's Old Place in Winter Haven has accumulated 144 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.3 per visit. The restaurant was shut down once for roach activity. Proper ventilation, food contact surfaces, and premises cleanliness account for the top recurring violations. Recent inspections from 2024 onward show a stabilizing pattern with lower violation counts, though high-priority citations continue to appear sporadically.
Most recent closure: July 19, 2017 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Harry's Old Place in Winter Haven: Comparison to Polk County Averages
This Facility
5.3
violations / inspection
5.3 violations per inspection
Polk County Avg
3.27
violations / inspection
3.27 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Polk County Avg
0.18
closures / facility
0.18 county average
Harry's Old Place in Winter Haven: Emergency Closure History (1)
Harry's Old Place in Winter Haven: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 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 (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections28 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Harry's Old Place in Winter Haven: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Harry's Old Place in Winter Haven last inspected?
- Harry's Old Place in Winter Haven was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Harry's Old Place in Winter Haven last shut down?
- Harry's Old Place in Winter Haven was last shut down on July 19, 2017 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 Harry's Old Place in Winter Haven?
- The most frequently cited violations at Harry's Old Place in Winter Haven are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Harry's Old Place in Winter Haven had?
- Harry's Old Place in Winter Haven has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Harry's Old Place in Winter Haven find?
- Harry's Old Place in Winter Haven was most recently inspected on September 18, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Harry's Old Place in Winter Haven ever been shut down?
- Yes, Harry's Old Place in Winter Haven has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V27 (Correct procedures) mean?
- Violation 27 (Correct procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/27.
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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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