The Social

150 N Idlewood Ave, Bartow, FL 33830

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The Social has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 21, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Bartow restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Bar 1 beside the 3compartment sink. **Warning**

31A-04-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. meatballs in reachin freezer. operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-12-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar 2 Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-04-4

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine tested at over 200ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**

41-15-5

Basic - Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil in kitchen. Operator placed on pallet **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat on salt and pepper shakers on shelf next to ice machine. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Jun 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Can opener blade is rusty at the end of the prep table in the kitchen.

22-31-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**

16-21-4

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked wings dated 2/9 /2025 **Warning**

02C-01-5

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

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand washing sink in the kitchen. **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

27-16-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher. **Warning**

16-21-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Storage area behind the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

36-36-4

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Service area.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Next to the 3 compartment sink. Must be corrected by the next routine inspection.

27-16-4

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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.

11-27-4

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.

11-26-1

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 27, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Dish machine chlorine at 200ppm **Warning**

41-18-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sensor not working at hand sink next to dish area. **Warning**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sinks. Manager put soap **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-03-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Social last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Social on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Social?

Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Social.

How does The Social compare to other restaurants in Bartow?

The Social most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Bartow average of 87.

Has The Social's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Social have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Social 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 Social inspected?

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

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