Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

SANDWICH DEPOT RESTAURANT

21 W MAIN ST · AVON PARK · Highlands County · FL 338253828

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 27, 2018
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2771670
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6523441
DBPR license3800424

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 27, 2018 3:01 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 28, 2018 8:28 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 dry rodent droppings behind reach cooler under cabinet Observed 5 dry rodent droppings behind water heater. Observed approximately 5 moist rodent droppings behind water heater. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate22-22-4

Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. Observed food debris on can opener blade. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic12B-12-4

Basic – Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink on with dish machine with no lid or straw. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic40-06-4

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Observed employee items located on dishwasher. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Exterior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven in kitchen with grease and debris build up. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed multiple dry soiled wiping cloths throughout kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed unfinished walls in dry storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet towels on counters in kitchen and under cutting board. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:16 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 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.