BUTLERS 18 EAST
18 E MAIN ST · AVON PARK · Highlands County · FL 33825
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
50-08-7High Priority – Observed: 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/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority
08A-20-5High Priority – Observed: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over raw shrimp in the reach in cooler, owner moved the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed equipment blocking hand wash sink in the kitchen. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31B-02-4Intermediate – Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand wash sink in the kitchen, owner replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
53B-01-5Intermediate – Observed: 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. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Observed: 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. **Warning** Priority: Basic
40-06-5Basic – Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees bag in food preparation area, owner moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
14-11-5Basic – Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach in cooler in bar area. **Warning** Priority: Basic
22-08-4Basic – Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris soiled in microwave on the shelf in the kitchen. **Warning** Priority: Basic
31B-04-4Basic – Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at the hand wash sink in the bar area, printed a copy for owner. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
33-16-4Basic – Observed: Open dumpster lid. **Warning** Priority: Basic
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:29 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 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.