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PERUFRESH RESTAURANT & MARKET

207 CIRCLE PARK DR · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 23, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3667293
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13526361
DBPR license3801254

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#12High Priority50-08-7

High Priority – Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ . Operator has applied for a license under file 372812. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#13High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less: Raw shell eggs (66F – Ambient air temperature ) . Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#14High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw shell eggs (66F – Ambient air temperature ) . Operator discarded. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Swai (47F – Cold Holding , operator placed on rapid cooling in reach in freezer. Item was later tested at 40F. **Warning**

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Intermediate 4

#16Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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 forms , and employees signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#19Intermediate16-22-4

Intermediate – No triple sink at bar. Kitchen does have triple sink. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at bar. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing at hood. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at kitchen. **Warning**

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#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One at reach in freezer. Two at drying rack There behind reach in freezer. Operator cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair part of the inside of the ice machine at bar cracked. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water: water dripping from ceiling at grill area. **Warning**

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#7Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning**

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#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in cooler **Warning**

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#9Basic16-04-4

Basic – No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. **Warning**

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#10Basic29-27-4

Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment: could not determine if it had both cold and hot water due to items in tub. **Warning**

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#11Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom : brick wall at grill. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:31 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
5 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.