Mikey's Place
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Mikey's Place has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 25, 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 four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
By comparison, the average Plant City facility scores 81, putting Mikey's Place on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on sandwich line stained, Fryer baskets have accumulated debris. Interior of Cook line reach in cooler soiled with accumulated debris
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink. Manager turned on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted expired 2-1-2026
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside beer keg. Fryer splash guards and hood filters soiled with accumulated grease and debris.
23-03-4
74
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of Clorox by metal prep bowls on cook line. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Residue build up at soda gun nozzle at front counter of bar
22-02-4
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed container of perfum on cook line Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-04-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink. At bar hand sink due to leak when water line is turned on
27-16-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed sandwich line in kitchen
36-62-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from spray hose at three compartment sink
29-11-4
58
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Rodent repellent on reach in freezer. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on pizza prep station
22-02-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Over pizza prep station
36-62-4
74
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Mike Mofield **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: Owner Mike Mofield had Safe Staff card, but unable to find certificate for other Manager Benny Guzman **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
90
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 20 live roaches in make line cooler in compartment by compressor **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns at bar soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Mike Mofield **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to three compartment sink **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only able to verify one certificate **Warning**
53B-13-5
58
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage Observed chew marks on small bag of flour in dry storage. Manager cleaned up and sanitized area and discarded bag of flour. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed rodent chew marks in bag of flour. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At cook lime hand sink. Automatic dispenser was on its side. Operator having difficulty mounting it to wall **Warning**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. On cook line. Faucet kept spinning. **Warning**
27-16-5
Basic - Observed gaps in ceiling and electrical piping. Manager began filling in gaps in kitchen **Corrective Action Taken**
36-32-5
58
Feb 2, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
82
Feb 1, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024 **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 12 rodent droppings in back hallway by back door 2 rodent droppings on soda bibb 1 dropping on shelf 5 droppings on cook line 50 droppings on floor in dry storage room by coolers **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. To right side of beer cooler **Warning**
35A-21-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door **Warning**
35B-01-4
55
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk, cheese,meats
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soap dispenser,broken and in sink
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
55
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocking hand sink in dish area Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area Corrected-observed employee replace **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold inside ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil on floor in kitchen
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 7 tongs stored in oven handles
10-20-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mikey's Place last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mikey's Place on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mikey's Place?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mikey's Place.
How does Mikey's Place compare to other restaurants in Plant City?
Mikey's Place most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Plant City average of 81.
Has Mikey's Place's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mikey's Place have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mikey's Place 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 Mikey's Place inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mikey's Place is inspected around three times per year on average.
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