VILLAGE INN RESTAURANT #26
3101 US HWY 27 S · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook pull his shirt down and continue with food preparation without changing gloves or washing his hands, operator stopped cook educated on proper hand washing and changing gloves, cook washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan on pancake batter on the counter, sent operator a copy by email, operator printed and went over written plan. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 10
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle in a pan of potatoes on the cook line, cook removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards grooved on the cook line.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook with a bracelet and watch on while preparing food.
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed three cooks with no beard guards on while preparing food, beard guards were put on. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed stack of pans in the dry storage area with water in between and not air drying properly. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage surrounding the dumpster on the ground.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the walk in freezer on the floor.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave at front counter soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth with clean glasses on it in the wait staff area.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler and walk in freezer rusted.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 8:00 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 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.