Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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DIMITRI'S FAMILY RESTAURANT

2710 KENILWORTH BLVD · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 6, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3586613
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10830521
DBPR license3800804

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMay 6, 2025 11:30 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMay 7, 2025 10:07 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate7 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 3

#8High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed five small flying insects in the storage where they keep the alcohol. Observed four small fruit flies in the dry storage area outside behind kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed five dead flies on a window sill in the banquet room. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed two rodent droppings in the storage area under the soda dispenser bags, with the ice machine towards the front of kitchen. Observed eight rodent droppings in the dry storage with the alcohol. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kitchen manager, J. Doran could not provide any proof of training, stated will sign up for the training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 7

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cook line cutting board is soiled and grooved. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a purse and employee jackets in the storage area with alcohol on the shelf, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hand wash sink in the banquet bar area is missing a handle. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in the reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes on the floor in the in the pizza area, operator picked up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed French onion soup in the walk in cooler with no covering on the bottom shelf. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:35 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.