COWPOKE'S WATERING HOLE
6813 US HWY 27 S · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33876
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 1
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical on top of ice bin. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Wet towel under cutting board at meat cutting station. **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory: Tuna poke on menu. Operator will mark. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 7
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored, spatulas, whisks and colander not stored correctly. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches at waiting station. Three at bar. One under steam table Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator placed hair restraint on head. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken: bulk seasoning, Everglades and bulk sugar cover containers broken. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units on line. Operator obtained and placed accordingly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-30-4Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom in vegetable cooler. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:56 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.