COOKIE JAR BAKESHOP AND EATERY
305 E MAIN ST · BARTOW · Polk County · FL 33830
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded mozzarella cheese 45F. The product was stored above the refrigerated line inside the flip top reach in cooler. The operator relocated the product to be within the refrigerated line. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed her hands at the 3 compartment sink. The operator had the employee to wash her hands at a designated hand washing sink. The operator was instructed to wash, rinse and sanitized the 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on the flip top reach in cooler in the kitchen. **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Shana Prevatt 1-14-2019 ServSafe. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter. **Warning**
Basic 3
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated with dust. Dry storage area above clean baking equipment. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee baking dessert. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. A case of sausage gravy stored on the floor in the back storage area. The operator removed the product from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:40 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.