THE PURPLE PIT STOP
Food safety records indicate THE PURPLE PIT STOP in POLK CITY has 7 inspections with a 3.6/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 6 months ago · 7 reports on file
Broadway Boulevard Southeast
Florida, 33868
Polk County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
10/2/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 10903514
Met Inspection Standards1 basic
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind upright freezer.
5/2/2025· 11mo ago
Visit ID: 10735950
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 1 basic
12/5/2024· 1y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8721069
Met Inspection Standards4 int, 2 basic
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, or dust. Observed exterior of dry food containers.
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm), employee diluted to comply.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form to operator. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for chlorine.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form to operators and they filled out. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed on cook line, employee provided soap. Corrected On-Site
5/14/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8631768
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
3/13/2024· 2y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8474973
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 1 int, 2 basic
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employee during food preparation, employee acquired hair restraint. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of shortening on floor in storage area.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Jaden.
10/10/2023· 2y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8466520
Follow-up Inspection Required1 int
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification Admin Complaint
8/8/2023· 2y 8mo ago
Visit ID: 8343102
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 2 int, 1 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior near ice trays. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops in standing water 113F, employee placed scoops in water of 135F. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning