Flightline Cafe and Catering
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Flightline Cafe and Catering nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 26, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Winter Haven restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior side walls, operator cleaned interior walls. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of food debris. Observed on cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
86
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in bar area next to ice bin,
36-73-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
90
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over cooked bacon in walk in cooler, employee moved cooked bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in bar area, employee replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed by hand sink in bar area.
51-11-4
74
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee removed portion cup from bulk container of sugar in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bowls on clean dish shelf in ware washing area.
24-08-4
90
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Fish stored over ready to eat sausage in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
95
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.
11-26-1
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gasket on the doors on the flip top reach in cooler.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf next to the hand washing sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near the oven and cook line.
36-27-5
70
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands and didn't dry hands before putting on gloves. **Warning**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside the flip top reach in cooler in the kitchen. blue cheese crumbles (44F - Cold Holding); ham sluces (44F - Cold Holding); cole slaw (44F - Cold Holding); Greek yogurt (44F - Cold Holding); salsa (44F - Cold Holding) The manager placed the product inside the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200 ppm. **Warning**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on the flip top reach in cooler. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1,2022 displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line. Employee put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the dishwasher area. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior top section of the black microwave on the table in the kitchen next to the dry storage shelf. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flip top reach in cooler in the kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Flip top reach in cooler in the kitchen. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packages of steaks thawing in standing water in a pan on the table next to the hand washing sink in the kitchen. The manager put the product inside the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk food containers in the kitchen next to single door upright freezer. **Warning**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flightline Cafe and Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flightline Cafe and Catering on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flightline Cafe and Catering?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Flightline Cafe and Catering.
How does Flightline Cafe and Catering compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?
Flightline Cafe and Catering most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Winter Haven average of 88.
Has Flightline Cafe and Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Flightline Cafe and Catering have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Flightline Cafe and Catering 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 Flightline Cafe and Catering inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flightline Cafe and Catering is inspected around three times per year on average.
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