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COWPOKE'S WATERING HOLE

6813 US HWY 27 S · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33876

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 4, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3656165
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13490201
DBPR license3800632

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by 5 rodent droppings found at bar in back corner. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteAdmin Complaint

Basic 3

#1Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing at preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.