Polk City BBQ Company
221 Commonwealth Ave N, Polk City, FL 33868 · Permanent Food Service · License 6305583
What drove the grade
Equipment in poor repair.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 5 routine inspection4 basic-4
- Safety score96
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 5, 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.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed torn gasket in A2 unit.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler, observed in Kratos unit.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Observed in Kratos unit.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Observed at 2 rear exit doors.
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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.
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