Fred's Market Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
58
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Fred's Market Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “operator is doing a special process”, showing up three times.
Fred's Market Restaurant's latest score of 58 falls below the Plant City average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler stewed okra made at 10pm, time taken 8:45am (52F - Cooling) Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee cutting strawberries before washing. Stop sale issued. Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Sharply dented can Bush's baked beans.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler stewed okra made at 10pm, time taken 8:45am (52F - Cooling). Stop sale issued
03D-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Paperwork was incomplete, but paper work specifying time range not present. Manager completed paperwork
03F-10-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line by warmer **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can baked beans in can rack. Manager segregated and marked do not use **Corrected On-Site**
08B-20-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting strawberries before washing. Stop sale issued. Manager voluntarily discarded.
08B-39-4
58
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line cooler shelled eggs ( 57- ambient Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (44F - Cold Holding). Manager stated product in cooler since 7:30 time taken 9:44 manager moved items to walk in cooler. Eggs retemped at 50f, American cheese in ice bath at 38f **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly flying in prep area not landing on food contact surfaces. Discussed pest control with manager **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling water in container at hand sink in prep area. Manager stopped and educated employee **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in make line by condenser on cook line .
14-69-4
Basic - Observed grease buildup behind fryer on floor
36-10-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On breading station
14-20-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By prep warmer
36-17-5
Basic - Dead fly on premises. Under water line on back prep station. Manager removed, cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
47
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet trout (119F - Hot Holding). Manager time marked and added to Time As A Public Health Control plan **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed zip tied bags of tomato and meat sauce in walk in freezer dated 1-20-25 **Warning**
03G-54-1
74
Jul 16, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Jul 12, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on unused make table. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flies in server station. 1 live fly by breading station in kitchen. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized areas **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet line: cooked pork sausage (119F - Hot Holding); fried chicken (115F - Hot Holding); fried pork chops (121F - Hot Holding); tomato gravy (127F - Hot Holding) scrambled eggs (121 - Hot Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Remodel in 2017 plans is not accurate to current layout Server station: hand sink moved to dish area next to right side of cooler. No hand sink installed by ice machine Dish area: designated hand sink was moved to far left side where servers are using, Prep area: salad prep sink moved to back prep area and hand sink moved to wall where fryers are in the front **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease and food debris buildup on cook line and under kitchen equipment by breading station **Warning**
36-01-4
55
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Remodel in 2017 plans is not accurate to current layout Server station: hand sink moved to dish area next to right side of cooler. No hand sink installed by ice machine Dish area: designated hand sink was moved to far left side where servers are using, Prep area: salad prep sink moved to back prep area and hand sink moved to wall where fryers are in the front **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: Verified with plan review, no revised plans received by division **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment cook chills and rop- tomato gravy, okra and tomatoes, cooked rutabagas, leftover soups **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: HACCP plan for cook chill process conducted at establishment not received by division. **Admin Complaint**
03G-50-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment cook chills and rop- tomato gravy, okra and tomatoes, cooked rutabagas, leftover soups **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Remodel in 2017 plans is not accurate to current layout Server station: hand sink moved to dish area next to right side of cooler. No hand sink installed by ice machine Dish area: designated hand sink was moved to far left side where servers are using, Prep area: salad prep sink moved to back prep area and hand sink moved to wall where fryers are in the front **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
78
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (123F - Hot Holding), fish (108F - Hot Holding); Corrective action- observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with sanitizer not labeled in service area next to dessert bar Corrected- observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reach in freezer on cookline
23-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on prep table under green cutting board Corrected-observed employee place in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water for temped at 68 degrees Fahrenheit at dessert bar on service line Corrected-observed employee discard **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink missing on prep table Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Observed stored on floor in dry storage room near back door
21-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour not labels in dry storage area Corrected-observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee place in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fred's Market Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fred's Market Restaurant on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fred's Market Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “operator is doing a special process” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fred's Market Restaurant.
How does Fred's Market Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Plant City?
Fred's Market Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Plant City average of 81.
Has Fred's Market Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fred's Market Restaurant 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 Fred's Market Restaurant 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 Fred's Market Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fred's Market Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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