PROPAGATION WHISKEY BAR & KITCHEN

Name: PROPAGATION WHISKEY BAR & KITCHEN
Address: 103 N PALMER ST, PLANT CITY, FL, 33563, US
Rating: 62.5

103 N PALMER ST, PLANT CITY, FL 33563

License #3919367

🍽️ American ℹ️

62.5 Grade F / 100

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October 12, 2026 · 7 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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PROPAGATION WHISKEY BAR & KITCHEN in PLANT CITY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 62.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 12, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 25 total violations — 8 critical, 12 major, 5 minor.

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November 21, 2024

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager moved
[22-43-4] Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm, manager instructed to manually make sanitizer and/or use dish machine.
[55-01-5] Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Manager stated parties of 8 or more are charged 20% gratuity. Discussed needs not be on menu
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 cooks with longer facial hair making orders.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0ppm. Manager replaced sanitizer re tested at 50ppm
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: butter (56F - Cold Holding). Discussed using time or temperature control. Manager moved to cooler.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing unknown toxic substance on cook line not labeled. Manager discarded

Disposition: Warning Issued
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Manager remade and tested at 0ppm. Manager will call for service on dispenser. Manager used Quaternary Ammonium tabs as back up and tested at 200ppm
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with debris. Manager washed rinsed and sanitized
[31A-07-4] Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed prep table in back hallway with mixer, blender, food processor and dehydrator. Closest hand sink is the rough door into kitchen
[16-37-1] No Quaternary Ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[51-16-7] 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/. Operator added prep table in back hallway with spices. Food dehydrator next to prep table, food processor and blender are to right side of prep table. Closest hand sink is though kitchen door.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager has 1 new hire that started today. Manager had employee read and acknowledge reporting agreement as they did not have current food handler training.
[03G-06-5] Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Labeling on ROP steaks in walk in cooler missing production time and discarding information

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[50-08-7] Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Currently on warning for not passing licensing inspection. inspection due date is November 24
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pickled jalapeños made with hot brine on 10-19 Pickles made with hot brine made on 10-19 and 11-18. Manager discarded product
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days preparation. See stop sale. Pickled jalapeños made with hot brine on 10-19 Pickles made with hot brine made on 10-19 and 11-18.
[51-16-7] 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. At time of licensing, previously approved plans do not match and are not in compliance with provisos: 3) Plans provided must accurately reflect all food service equipment and its location in the establishment. Failure to provide accurate plans could result in delay at the time of the licensing inspection. 4) All floors, walls, cove base, and ceilings in all food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas must be smooth, non-porous, durable, and easily cleanable. 2 Ice machines added in dry storage. Walk in cooler moved to adjacent wall, added reach in freezer. Ceilings are not smooth and easily cleanable- observed sealed foam, exposed rafters and piping on ceiling in dry storage, and back hallway where there are server equipment storage racks. Hand sinks inadequate- none by ice machines in storage. Bar area- equipment layout inaccurate. Observed additional ice bin installed for a total of three and only one hand sink On current warning and callback due 11-24-2024

Disposition: Warning Issued
[50-08-7] Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Operator able to provide building final, proof of water and sewer. Plans were inaccurate on file so unable to issue license.
[31A-07-4] Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Ice machines installed in storage and no hand sink available.
[51-16-7] 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. At time of licensing, previously approved plans do not match and are not in compliance with provisos: 3) Plans provided must accurately reflect all food service equipment and its location in the establishment. Failure to provide accurate plans could result in delay at the time of the licensing inspection. 4) All floors, walls, cove base, and ceilings in all food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas must be smooth, non-porous, durable, and easily cleanable. 2 Ice machines added in dry storage. Walk in cooler moved to adjacent wall, added reach in freezer. Ceilings are not smooth and easily cleanable- observed sealed foam, exposed rafters and piping on ceiling in dry storage, and back hallway where there are server equipment storage racks. Hand sinks inadequate- none by ice machines in storage. Bar area- equipment layout inaccurate. Observed additional ice bin installed for a total of three and only one hand sink