EIGHTEEN EAST – A RESTAURANT & BAR
18 E MAIN ST · AVON PARK · Highlands County · FL 33825
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed lettuce and tomato in carry out bags in the reach in coolers. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on the dish machine and one live roach on cove molding by the prep area in the kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
16-32-5Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the employee using the incorrect test kit to test the sanitizer solution in the 3 compartment sink in the bar area. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink in kitchen, owner changed out. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training from any of the employees at the restaurant. **Warning**
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pink like substance in the ice machine on the white guard located in the kitchen. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 25 dead roaches under the handwashing sink. Observed approximately 12 dead roaches next to the reach in freezer. **Admin Complaint**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed a copy for the owner. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods with buildup of grease in the kitchen. Observed the gaskets in the reach in coolers soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in the kitchen rusted and pitted. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed a bowl of bacon bits and a bowl of butter not covered on the shelf in the kitchen. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:10 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.