Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

DAVID T'S KITCHEN

1411 ROSELAND AVE · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 18, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3691822
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13633830
DBPR license3801220

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 18, 2026 3:03 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 19, 2026 10:04 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#7High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over raw swai fish in reach in cooler, employee moved fish to different shelve. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 6 rodent droppings beside reach in freezer in kitchen, approximately 4 rodent droppings behind reach in cooler in kitchen, approximately 7 rodent droppings behind reach in cooler #2 in kitchen, approximately 6 rodent droppings by the fryer and approximately 25 rodent droppings behind reach in freezer #2 in middle of kitchen. Owner and employee cleaned and sanitized all areas rodent droppings were located. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand wash sink by reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate35A-01-4

Intermediate – Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Observed a cat in the dining area of the restaurant, employee moved cat outside. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed a copy for the owner. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Owner stated plumber is here and in process on working on water heater. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 6

#1Basic32-02-4

Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee closed the door. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed a reach in cooler in the kitchen not working. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic27-10-4

Basic – No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler with rust pitied shelves. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic35B-09-4

Basic – Screen in door torn/in poor repair – vermin present. Observed exterior screen door at back of kitchen torn. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:09 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.