ISLAND CHOICE
1005 W PEEL ST · AVON PARK · Highlands County · FL 33825
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bowl of jerk pork on top of reach in freezer at 119F, operator stated has been out less than an hour, operator reheated to 165 F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 6
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by 60 gallon garbage can, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen with bowl in it and hand wash sink at front counter with a container and tongs in it, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
27-11-4Intermediate – No running water at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen, operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-43-4Intermediate – 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 operator using quaternary test strips for chlorine solution.
Basic 3
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in back of kitchen where the microwaves are is not smooth or durable.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in freezer in back storage area.
35B-09-4Basic – Screen in door torn/in poor repair – vermin present. Observed screen torn outside on porch in seating area. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 7:52 AM.
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.