HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS AND SUITES
4400 US 27 N · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-43-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed automatic dispenser not working and employee sanitizing in 0ppm water. Manager manually added sanitizer to 3compartment sink to correct to 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed upright cooler in kitchen butter (45F – Cold Holding); cream cheese (44F – Cold Holding) , outer thermostat on cooler reading 32F. All TCS foods moved to another refrigerator and maintenance called for this unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty wipe rag in handsink basin at kitchen. Manager removed to dirty laundry.
Basic 2
13-02-4Basic – Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed kitchen employee engaged in open food prep and washing dishes with loose bangs.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed upright cooler in kitchen butter (45F – Cold Holding); cream cheese (44F – Cold Holding) , outer thermostat on cooler reading 32F. Interior shows ice forming on condenser. All TCS foods moved to another refrigerator and maintenance called for this unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 11:51 AM.
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.