Ford Family Cafe

2800 Bartow Hwy 98 N, Bartow, FL 33830-6566

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Ford Family Cafe has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 3, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Bartow sits at 87, putting Ford Family Cafe on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 3, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items Cell phone on the prep table. The cell phone was removed and the area was cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the flip top reach in cooler is soiled.

23-03-4

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. The sanitizer was corrected to 100 ppm by adding more water to dilute. **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Behind the beverage station.

51-11-4

Apr 3, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Custo red above a container of pickles inside the large flip top reach in cooler acfrom the cook line. The chicken was relocated to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of hand sanitizer stored on the shelf with tortilla shells. The sanitizer was removed.

41-10-4

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Ham slices in ziplock bags inside the bottom of the flip top reach in cooler.

02C-06-5

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 a copy to the operator email. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

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. Provided a copy to the operator email. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Apr 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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11-26-1

11-27-4

Dec 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed pack of cigarettes and lighter on shelf next to can opener and foil. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

41-04-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Employee secured tanks. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ford Family Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ford Family Cafe on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ford Family Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ford Family Cafe.

How does Ford Family Cafe compare to other restaurants in Bartow?

Ford Family Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bartow average of 87.

Has Ford Family Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ford Family Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ford Family Cafe 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 Ford Family Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ford Family Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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