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RAS CARIBBEAN KITCHEN LLC

3750 US HWY 27 N, SUITE 3C · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 20, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3757142
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13847168
DBPR license3801194

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority01A-05-4

High Priority – Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed two bags of red snapper in cooler in the kitchen, per owner serves the customers. Snapper has no invoice and is bought from unapproved source. **Admin Complaint**

Admin ComplaintStop Sale
#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed hard raw shell eggs over sliced cheese in reach in cooler, owner moved the eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#7Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed a copy for owner. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand washing sink in back of kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate11-26-1

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, printed a copy for owner. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two employee cell phones on the microwave in food preparation area, owner moved the phones. **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 3-compartment sink not set up correctly, the rinse and sanitized sinks are not being used, educated owner and staff printed a copy of chart for owner. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of carrots, potatoes and cabbage on food in food preparation area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a bowl of bagged chicken on the sink not properly thawing, educated owner on correct way to thaw by running water over the product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 3:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.