Inspection Report

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6126 US HWY 98 · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33875

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 10, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3744533
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13783035
DBPR license3801008

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched faucet handle after washing hands with her bare hands. Employee was educated to turn off water with the paper towel, and rewashed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ham prepared 8/9 (47F – Cold Holding); Turkey prepared 8/9 (47F – Cold Holding); Sliced cold cuts (47F – Cold Holding); Shaved beef steak (47F – Cold Holding); Rotisserie Chicken (47F – Cold Holding); Black Forest Ham (47F – Cold Holding), Whole Roast turkey (47F – Cold Holding) .Operator voluntarily discarded. I spoke with operator Vito over the phone and he stated he would call owner to have unit serviced. Operator will not use the unit for cold holding items until repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarningStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler with Ambient air temperature at 45F: Ham prepared 8/9 (47F – Cold Holding); Turkey prepared 8/9 (47F – Cold Holding); Sliced cold cuts (47F – Cold Holding); Shaved beef steak (47F – Cold Holding); Rotisserie Chicken (47F – Cold Holding); Black Forest Ham (47F – Cold Holding), Whole Roast turkey (47F – Cold Holding) .Operator voluntarily discarded. I spoke with operator Vito over the phone and he stated he would call owner to have unit serviced. Operator will not use the unit for cold holding items until repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate53B-15-4

Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee did not have knowledge concerning the proper temperature of the walk in cooler, with Ambient air temperature of 45 F at commencement of inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Billie Cullifer **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate11-26-1

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. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic32-05-4

Basic – Bathroom facility in disrepair: female restroom is out of order. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Boxes of potatoe chips stored directly on floor by desk. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken left out to thaw on counter top. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at middle of triple e sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:18 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.