Cookie Jar Bakeshop and Eatery
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Cookie Jar Bakeshop and Eatery, the earliest from 2022. Cookie Jar Bakeshop and Eatery was last inspected on Apr 3, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average is 87, putting Cookie Jar Bakeshop and Eatery squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1, 2026 February 1,2027 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
86
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink in prep area. Operator placed napkins. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. One employee, Gabriella, hired for less than 60 days, no Food Employee Reporting Agreement on file. Employee filled out reporting agreement during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of frosting on floor in prep area. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching food in bulk sugar. Operator placed correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Takeout cups stored on floor in storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar and flour not labeled. Operator placed labels. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chocolate/butter cream dated 1/25/25 Green beans 4/11/25.
02C-01-5
86
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
95
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Shana Prevatt 1-14-2019 ServSafe. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Shana Prevatt 1-14-2019 ServSafe. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
90
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High 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**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Shana Prevatt 1-14-2019 ServSafe. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - 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**
12A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee baking dessert. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - 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**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated with dust. Dry storage area above clean baking equipment. **Warning**
36-34-5
50
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 15 rodent droppings on floor Observed approximately 30 droppings in wal mart box on shelf in dry storage. Onbserved 1 dropping on can of potatoes Observed 10 droppings on floor in kitchen by coolers Observed 15 droppings in second dry storage room on floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Observed 8 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized area **Time Extended**
35A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door is broken for mens room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: **Time Extended**
32-17-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cookie Jar Bakeshop and Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cookie Jar Bakeshop and Eatery on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cookie Jar Bakeshop and Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cookie Jar Bakeshop and Eatery.
How does Cookie Jar Bakeshop and Eatery compare to other restaurants in Bartow?
Cookie Jar Bakeshop and Eatery most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bartow average of 87.
Has Cookie Jar Bakeshop and Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cookie Jar Bakeshop and Eatery have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cookie Jar Bakeshop and Eatery 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 Cookie Jar Bakeshop and Eatery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cookie Jar Bakeshop and Eatery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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