The Social Plate
315 E Main St, Bartow, FL 33830 · Permanent Food Service · License 6308366
What drove the grade
Employee washed hands with no soap.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 26 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 2 intermediate, 3 basic-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 26, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands with no soap.
Employee using the 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Washed hands at the 3 compartment sink.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Can opener blade. Located at the end of the prep table across from the dish rack and back door.
Basic3
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee cooking food on the cook line.
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Employee closed the door.
Fixed on the spot
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.