FAMILY TASTE
1019 US 27 S · AVON PARK · Highlands County · FL 33825
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed greens (46F – Cooling); black beans (51F – Cooling); goat (47F – Cooling); Mack n cheese (48F – Cooling) in reach ,white upright refrigerator/freezer, cooked day before not cooled to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed black non food grade plastic bags in contact with hot foods on stove. Operator removed and replaced with aluminum foil. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in hallway across from bathroom at air handler. Observed one immature roach in kitchen on unused empty steam table. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings under prep table at kitchen. Observed 2 droppings on top of small floor model ice maker in kitchen. Observed 6 droppings under/ beside ice maker. Observed 3 droppings in window sill at kitchen. Observed 7 droppings at back door across from bathroom. Observed 4 droppings behind counter at front. Observed air handler room inside kitchen area with multiple rodent droppings ;Too many to count. Observed 5 droppings behind small chest freezer in kitchen area. Operator states she is currently working with building owner to close entry points and has had pest control in to eradicate recently. And has called to retreat. EOS approved per Michelle Haynes at 4:43 PM PM. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed greens (46F – Cooling); black beans (51F – Cooling); goat (47F – Cooling); Mack n cheese (48F – Cooling) in reach ,white upright refrigerator/freezer, cooked day before not cooled to 41F within 6 hours. See stop Observed slaw in white upright reachin cooler found at 51F after 6 hours cooling. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-06-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed slaw in white upright reachin cooler found at 51F after 6 hours cooling. See stop sale. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Inspector provided handout at inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Inspector provided form at inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53B-03-5Intermediate – Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training through Serve Safe Certificate of Achievement.Unapproved provider **Warning**
Basic 8
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach at floor of front counter. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed upright white refrigerator/ freezer in kitchen unable to maintain foods at 41F or colder ambient temperature found at 48F as measured by inspectors calibrated thermometer. **Warning**
14-10-4Basic – Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed plastic table used to prep food in kitchen with multiple knife marks scoring surface. No longer easily cleanable. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food and grease buildup on floor corners of kitchen and under and behind equipment. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed top of oven burners covered in old blackened food debris interior and exterior surfaces of oven and deep fat fryer covered in old grease. Observed microwave oven with old food debris inside and greasy exterior. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout at inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old food debris littering interior of refrigerator. **Warning**
36-30-4Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed stuccoed walls in kitchen not smooth and easy to clean. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:44 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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.