JACARANDA RESTAURANT
19 E MAIN ST · AVON PARK · Highlands County · FL 338253942
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed servers drop off dirty dishes then wipe hands on dirty rag then pick up clean dishes . Manager redirected to wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stereo can stored on top of can of beans at dry storage. Manager moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Intermediate 2
11-01-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). **Corrected On-Site**
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. Operator had employees sign and date during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 3
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed liquid shortening stored on floor at dry storage room.
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in dirty holder at outdoor ice machine.
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Strip turned black. Employee remade bucket to correct strength.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:19 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.