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COWPOKE'S WATERING HOLE

6813 US HWY 27 S · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33876

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 25, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3583868
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10802333
DBPR license3800632

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#1High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Observed: Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Three cans crushed tomatoes. Operator removed from service. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: High Priority

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale
#2High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Observed: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine dishwasher. Operator ordered. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: Intermediate

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 3

#3Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Observed: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor: cauliflower and red onions in walk in cooler. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Observed: Hole in or other damage to wall at walk in cooler near dishwasher. Operator has work order to repair. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: Basic

Corrective Action Taken
#6Basic05-09-4

Basic – Observed: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units on front counter. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 12:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.