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The Purple Pit Stop

205 Broadway Blvd Se, Polk City, FL 33868
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at The Purple Pit Stop stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 2, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Looking across the full record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The Purple Pit Stop scores about where you'd expect for a Polk City restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind upright freezer.
36-73-4
95
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2025 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm)
21-07-4
82
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
50-17-3
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. Observed for Jaden.
53B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of shortening on floor in storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employee during food preparation, employee acquired hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
70
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
90
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops in standing water 113F, employee placed scoops in water of 135F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-05-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **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
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior near ice trays. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
67
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior wall.
22-20-5
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Purple Pit Stop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Purple Pit Stop on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Purple Pit Stop?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Purple Pit Stop.

How does The Purple Pit Stop compare to other restaurants in Polk City?

The Purple Pit Stop most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Polk City average of 93.

Has The Purple Pit Stop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Purple Pit Stop have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Purple Pit Stop 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 The Purple Pit Stop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Purple Pit Stop is inspected around three times per year on average.

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