The Catering Company of Central Florida
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
74
Score
The Catering Company of Central Florida appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Jan 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “open dumpster lid” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 88, which The Catering Company of Central Florida's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Expired 10/11/25
53B-01-5
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 - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.
16-21-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. observed under flat top grill.
22-08-4
74
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster too far back along fence to close lids.
33-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around door.
14-69-4
90
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris in microwave near cook line and in bottom oven on cook line.
22-02-4
90
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Whisk in hand sink next to ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to ice machine. Operator replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
78
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: No soap. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Plastic white interior panel. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Soiled **Time Extended**
22-20-5
86
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Located at the end of the prep table entering into the dishwasher area. Placed in the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Locked in the office and the person in charge doesn't have access.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink in the prep area and near the ice machine. Dishwasher area.
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. Locked in office and the person in charge doesn't have access.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Plastic white interior panel.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black jacket on the can good rack. Jackets was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken breast in standing water inside the 2 compartment prep sink next to the side by side reach in cooler in the kitchen area. Employee drained the water and put the chicken breasts under running water. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Pipe on the outside of the walk in cooler.
29-11-4
50
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrubby and grate in hand sink next to ice machine.
31A-11-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Stand up reach in cooler by back door of kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In the walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
64
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Clear plastic pitcher inside the hand washing sink next to the ice machine. The pitcher was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on a prep table near the 3 compartment sink. The drink was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. White plastic shield inside the ice machine.
22-20-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Catering Company of Central Florida last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Catering Company of Central Florida on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Catering Company of Central Florida?
Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Catering Company of Central Florida.
How does The Catering Company of Central Florida compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?
The Catering Company of Central Florida most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Haven average of 88.
Has The Catering Company of Central Florida's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Catering Company of Central Florida have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Catering Company of Central Florida 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 The Catering Company of Central Florida inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Catering Company of Central Florida is inspected around three times per year on average.
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