MERLOS FRUTERIA
211 US HWY 27 S · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning spray on food preparation table next to container of sugar and container of kaitif in the kitchen, operator removed the chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon in one hand washing sink in kitchen and buckets in another hand washing sink in back of kitchen, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in back of kitchen and no towels in the restroom, operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Employee sign the reporting agreement before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink in kitchen, operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 1
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a soufflé cup in container of sugar with no handle, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:37 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.