SANDY'S CIRCLE CAFE
3545 US 27 S · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed French toast mixture with raw egg above two containers of tuna salad in reach in cooler on cook line, owner moved the tuna salad. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
27-19-5Intermediate – Handwash sink does not have running water or enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed one of the two sinks in women's bathroom no running water.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand washing sink in kitchen, owner replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed two flats of eggs sitting out by grill at room temperature with no written plan, printed owner a copy. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed C. Barrett could not show any proof of training.
Basic 3
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing at mop sink.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop down in a container of flour on shelf in the kitchen.
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wash cloth on cutting board on make table, owner moved. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 4:43 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.