Carter's Concession

709 Canal St E, Mulberry, FL 33860

American

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Carter's Concession eight times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 7, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Mulberry sits at 85, putting Carter's Concession on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 6, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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**

53B-01-5

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. **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

51-13-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At cook line hand sink **Warning**

31B-04-4

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed buckets not food grade.

14-15-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener blade, employee placed in dish area to soak. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at 2 door reach in cooler at front counter.

23-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil on floor next to reach in cooler. Employee removed oil from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator posted sign. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container of soapy water in hand sink, employee removed container. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind cookline equipment.

36-73-4

May 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**

35B-01-4

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm); Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm), employee added chlorine to comply. **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed in kitchen exit door.

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen.

36-17-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carter's Concession last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carter's Concession on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carter's Concession?

Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carter's Concession.

How does Carter's Concession compare to other restaurants in Mulberry?

Carter's Concession most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mulberry average of 85.

Has Carter's Concession's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carter's Concession have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carter's Concession means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Carter's Concession inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Carter's Concession is inspected around two times per year on average.

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