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CODY'S ORIGINAL ROADHOUSE

521 US 27 N · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 13, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3578605
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10757356
DBPR license3801103

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#7High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment at dishwasher and storage. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live behind back oven. Operator terminated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Roast chicken in holding unit at 128 F for less than 30 minutes. Operator placed under rapid heat to obtain 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#10High Priority03B-04-5

High Priority – Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Prime rib left out to rest at 101 F. Operator placed back to cook , temperature was 125. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Four on floor behind back oven. Operator cleaned and removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#3Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator placed plastic wrap over can and straw. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed, throughout kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic33-38-4

Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.