THE CELLAR GRILL AND WINE BAR
3750 US HWY 27 N STE 2A · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed three cans of jalapeno peppers on the shelf in dry storage area dented, operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed 3 servings of lasagna dated for 10/3/2026 in reach in cooler on cook line, operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand washing sink in bar area, employee 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 butter in container out on preparation table in the kitchen without a written plan, emailed operator a copy and educated on plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 6
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a wallet and car keys on shelf in food preparation area, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed pans on the shelf with water in between not air drying properly.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed beef on the floor in the walk in freezer, employee placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on pans on the shelf, operator removed pans. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed two mops not air drying properly in mop sink, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 4:29 PM.
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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.