Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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NUTMEG'S CAFE

3953 US 27 S · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 26, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3735544
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13774037
DBPR license3801177

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed butter in crock pot at 104F on counter with no written plan, sent operator copy by email. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. C. Meyers expired 7/2025.

Basic 4

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing over utility sink in back of kitchen.

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on the prep table.

#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer in back dry storage with ice build up. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-17-4

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

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 27, 2026 11:23 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.