THE CATERING COMPANY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
2090 Havendale Boulevard Northwest
Winter Haven, Florida, 33881
Polk County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/22/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris in microwave near cook line and in bottom oven on cook line.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Whisk in hand sink next to ice machine. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to ice machine. Operator replaced towels. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/13/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 5/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Plastic white interior panel. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Soiled **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: No soap. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/14/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Plastic white interior panel.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black jacket on the can good rack. Jackets was removed. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken breast in standing water inside the 2 compartment prep sink next to the side by side reach in cooler in the kitchen area. Employee drained the water and put the chicken breasts under running water. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Pipe on the outside of the walk in cooler.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Located at the end of the prep table entering into the dishwasher area. Placed in the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Locked in the office and the person in charge doesn't have access.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink in the prep area and near the ice machine. Dishwasher area.
- 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. Locked in office and the person in charge doesn't have access.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Stand up reach in cooler by back door of kitchen.
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In the walk-in freezer.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrubby and grate in hand sink next to ice machine.
- 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2023 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).