Fluffy's
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Fluffy's, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 20, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 88, which Fluffy's 64 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in chest freezer bread in black trash bag.
14-31-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior white shield. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top area of machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soft drink drain rack. Employee removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in Pepsi glass door unit.
14-33-4
64
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in pico de gallo in flip top unit across from grill.
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, and food debris. Observed on sides of cook line equipment.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.
22-20-5
82
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee crack eggs and continued to grab clean dishes with no glove change. Coached employee on proper hygiene washing procedures and took dishes to ware washing area.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee removed Bowl in hand sink in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hair net during inspection.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed Knives in between reach in cooler on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on trash can on cook line. Employee removed tongs and took to ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
67
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice and lemon in hand sink in ware washing area. Operator removed lemon from sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on prep table in dry storage and expo window on cook line. Employee throughout All cups.**Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease and food debris in between equipment on cook line.
23-03-4
78
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between reach in cooler and prep table on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour in prep. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom panel missing on the side by side reach in cooler in the back prep area next to the employees restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Panel missing **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The operator put ice under the products. diced ham (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); crumble sausage (46F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (46F - Cold Holding) Inside the top and bottom section of the large flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Eggs on the prep table in the kitchen. Operator was able to determine the time. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
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 the operator with a copy **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom panel missing on the side by side reach in cooler in the back prep area next to the employees restroom. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of Keebler ice cream cones on the floor in the service station area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg cartons used to drain the bacon. I informed the operator the egg cartons can't be reused for any other purpose. Operator discarded the cartons and informed the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink on the front counter next to the cash register. **Warning**
29-20-5
55
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. provolone cheese slices (46F - Cold Holding); diced sausage (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (46F); diced ham (45F - Cold Holding); ham slices (45F - Cold Holding) Inside the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Sausage links46F Hard boiled eggs 46F Diced tomatoes 47F Provolone cheese slices 46F The operator put ice under the product to bring the temperature down. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Dishwasher area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Missing **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. A bag f onions on the floor in the prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Cases of cooking oil under the oven in the prep area. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
78
Aug 19, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fluffy's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fluffy's on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fluffy's?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fluffy's.
How does Fluffy's compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?
Fluffy's most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Haven average of 88.
Has Fluffy's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fluffy's have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fluffy's 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 Fluffy's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fluffy's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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