Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

DAVID T'S KITCHEN

1411 ROSELAND AVE · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 24, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3601386
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10885050
DBPR license3801220

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority7 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority12A-20-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands with no soap, educated employee on properly washing hands, employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 7

#10Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate11-26-1

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. Sent employee copy by email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#15Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the hand wash sink in the kitchen, employee replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16Intermediate16-43-4

Intermediate – Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use Observed employee using wrong test kit to test chlorine. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees phone on prep table, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in kitchen not working. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the back door to the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors throughout kitchen not smooth. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in the kitchen soiled with food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic40-01-4

Basic – No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employees bike by reach in freezer in the kitchen, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler with glass door by cook line with rusted and pitied shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic38-02-4

Basic – Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed in ware washing area and back storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 39 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

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