Potato King and Thingz

2460 Rifle Range Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33880

Other

Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Potato King and Thingz has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 23, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Potato King and Thingz's 82 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit

16-37-1

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for one employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Tamciko

53B-13-5

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Two containers sitting over the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board is stained on the small flip top reach in cooler. **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint**

53A-01-7

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**

50-04-4

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-19: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification Tamico B. **Admin Complaint**

53A-01-7

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Potato King and Thingz last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Potato King and Thingz on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Potato King and Thingz?

Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Potato King and Thingz.

How does Potato King and Thingz compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

Potato King and Thingz most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Haven average of 88.

Has Potato King and Thingz's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Potato King and Thingz have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Potato King and Thingz 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 Potato King and Thingz inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Potato King and Thingz is inspected around two times per year on average.

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