Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

CANG TONG

110 SEBRING SQUARE · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 12, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3693525
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13649224
DBPR license3801116

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority1 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#16High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go bag with kale in it, operator put kale in a non food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17High Priority41-24-4

High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed a box fly strips on a shelf next to bonito soup stock, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed two cans of household raid by and in the kitchen.

#19High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lobster over sliced carrots in the reach in cooler on the cook line, operator moved. Observed flats of raw hard shell eggs over vegetable tray in reach in cooler in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#20High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed beef over salmon in the walk in freezer.

#21High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on prep table on the cook line, Pork ribs at 48F and chicken at 49F, operator stated had been placed in prep table an hour before, cook pulled food and placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#22Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pan in the hand wash sink on cook line, operator moved pan. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 15

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on white guard in ice machine in the bar area, operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two CO2 tanks not secured in bar area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on cook line and on the sushi bar. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a container of duck sauce on the floor in the walk in cooler, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle of scoop is in ice, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the door of fryer, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods are soiled with grease and some preparation tables soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#12Basic35B-09-4

Basic – Screen in door torn/in poor repair – vermin present. Observed back screen door has a hole in it. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in the bar area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler rusted and soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand wash sink in the kitchen is leaking from the faucet.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 8:10 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
5 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.