Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

THE ALBATROSS

4800 HAW BRANCH RD · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33875

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 13, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3613153
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10901871
DBPR license3800830

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One 5.5 pound can of artichoke hearts dented in dry storage. Operator removed from service. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarningStop Sale
#4High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly: tested at Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator called for service and set up triple sink to sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over pickles in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. R. A **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at pizza station and cook line. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:43 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.