SOPHIE'S CAFE
120 SEBRING SQ · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly: Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm). **Warning**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Two flying insects in kitchen. Operator has called pest control and they came to location. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Three live roaches at sink by dishwasher area. Operator has called pest control and they came to location. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found: Observed 30 rodent droppings along wall from dishwasher area to cook line. Also observed 4 rodent droppings in dry storage. Operator cleaned area and sanitized. Operator has called pest control and they came to location. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-23-4High Priority – Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Observed 5 bricks of rodent poison under shelving in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Yuneisy Cueto 6/3/19 Javier Cueto 6/13/19 **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards at line. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Provided operator with form. **Warning**
Basic 8
08B-52-4Basic – Bustello coffee stored under water line at front hand washing sink **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile in disrepair at storage at electrical box, where dropping were found. Also at cook lines by press and at oven. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at line. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in restroom. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – One dead roach on premises at dishwasher area. Operator removed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors : exterior door. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at line. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:31 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
6 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.