HIBACHI BUFFET
2870 US HWY 27 N · 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 2
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one dented can of chocolate pudding on can rack in kitchen, owner voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pan of raw chicken over a pan of avocados in reach in cooler in front bar area, owner moved chicken to bottom shelve. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 2 carts blocking hand washing sink in kitchen, owner moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket in hand washing sink in wait staff area, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 8
32-02-4Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed women's bathroom door propped open, employee closed the door. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on the cook line.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed stack of cups in the wait staff area, with water in between and not air drying correctly. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath back door. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed containers of sliced potatoes on the floor in the walk in cooler, owner placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer front counter area.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in between food preparation tables in the kitchen, owner moved. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line soiled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:15 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.