Stage 201

201 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blv, Plant City, FL 33563
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Stage 201 has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Plant City restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Right salad make line: roasted red peppers (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding). Employee closed lid and iced product
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 4oz portion cups in container on dried onion. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad make line and pizza make line cutting boards have multiple deep cuts causing staining **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastic cups in server station
24-08-4
74
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Marinara at 53F dated 10/29, in walk in cooler, observed condensation on interior of lid. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 8 flies, flying around bar area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Marinara at 53F dated 10/29, in walk in cooler, observed condensation on interior of lid. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. Iced tea nozzles soiled. Interior of reach in freezer in storage area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 4oz cups in dry spices in kitchen. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, on cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook with no hair restraints. **Warning**
13-03-4
50
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - Dry storage room had dry food, single service items, reach in coolers. Ceiling has AC ventilation, approved plans from 2022 show there should be no food storage per plan reviewer and proviso 3 Glass cleaner installed at bar, soda fountain with ice bin installed 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/. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Dry storage room had dry food, single service items, reach in coolers. Ceiling has AC ventilation, approved plans from 2022 show there should be no food storage per plan reviewer and proviso 3 Glass cleaner installed at bar, soda fountain with ice bin installed 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/. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Josh Trunzo **Warning**
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
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry storage has AC unit coming from ceiling **Warning**
36-37-5
58
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
24-18-4
90
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Stage 201 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Stage 201 on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Stage 201?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Stage 201.

How does Stage 201 compare to other restaurants in Plant City?

Stage 201 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Plant City average of 81.

Has Stage 201's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Stage 201 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Stage 201 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 Stage 201 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Stage 201 is inspected around two times per year on average.