Ee Hcdq

1702 Havendale Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33881

Other

Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Ee Hcdq, the earliest from 2022. On Dec 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Ee Hcdq's 55 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on can opener blade.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensil in sink at front counter, employee removed utensil. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on cook line, employee replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-6

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed dairy products in walk in freezer. Employee removed food from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on cook line.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in hoppers, and hand station soiled on cook line. Employee cleaned gaskets and hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior stainless shield.

22-20-5

Oct 21, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Ice in a box on floor of walk in freezer. Employee removed ice from floor.**Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Containers on cook line. Employee turned containers face down. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

25-06-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line. **Warning**

13-03-4

Aug 24, 2023

Complaint Full

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

View 4 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Nov 3, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the reach in cooler at the front counter area.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers is soiled. Front counter and kitchen area.

23-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ee Hcdq last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ee Hcdq on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ee Hcdq?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ee Hcdq.

How does Ee Hcdq compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

Ee Hcdq most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Haven average of 88.

Has Ee Hcdq's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ee Hcdq have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ee Hcdq means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Ee Hcdq inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ee Hcdq is inspected around two times per year on average.

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