Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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423 E CORNELL ST · AVON PARK · Highlands County · FL 33825

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Time Extension
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3472470
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID10736804
DBPR license3801082

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#14High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed several dented cans and one open can in storage area behind kitchen, operator will discard. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**

WarningStop Sale
#15High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed reach in freezer in storage area behind kitchen ribs in a black trash bag. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**

Warning
#16High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#17Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**

Warning
#18Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sink located by the bathroom, no hot water. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 13

#1Basic36-51-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed siding on storage area building damaged from hurricane. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in storage area behind kitchen and bathroom next to dining area damaged and falling in. Observed ceiling tile over table in dining area not smooth. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic33-12-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dumpster rusted out on bottom. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook and other employee without hair restraints on. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer in storage area behind kitchen leaning and in poor condition. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic36-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in storage area not smooth or durable. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic38-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in storage area not working behind kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign on back sink by back door. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Basic29-27-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**

Warning
#10Basic33-16-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**

Warning
#11Basic24-18-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons upright on shelve above three compartment sink, operator turn them down. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Basic42-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops outside not in upright position. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**

Warning
#13Basic02D-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers on shelve with no labels on them, employee labeled them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:18 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.