Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

CROIX SEBRING HOTEL

6525 US HWY 27 N · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 11, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3681418
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13576171
DBPR license3801232

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority6 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans of jalapeños by San Marcos, one can of tender cactus by San Marcos and one can of white hominy Ovarb, that are dented, operator removed cans and voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarningStop Sale

Intermediate 6

#8Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent operator a copy by email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food in hand wash sink in the kitchen, employee cleaned the sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate16-37-1

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

Warning
#11Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any training employees working. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate11-26-1

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. Observed no proof, sent copy to operator by email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black and pink like substance on the white guard in the ice machine in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a container with no handle in the flour, operator took out. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer on the floor and by the door. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed chlorine solution on the floor, employee moved to shelve. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 6:58 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 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.