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Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SOPHIE'S MAIN STREET

4 E MAIN ST · AVON PARK · Highlands County · FL 33825

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 8, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3733495
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13771988
DBPR license3801251

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of pain relieve on shelve over food preparation table in the kitchen, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed black non-food grade bag used to store bread on shelf in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a pan of raw chicken over a container of green peppers and container of sliced onions in reach in cooler in kitchen, employee moved the green peppers and onions. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bakers rack blocking hand washing sink right inside kitchen, employee moved. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. No proof of any training for all employees. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Observed no proof of employees reporting responsibility's, owner had all employees sign before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with watch on while preparing food orders, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic16-13-5

Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee did not set up in correct order, educated on correct way to set up sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 11:08 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.