HAMMOCK RESTAURANT
2222 GOLF HAMMOCK DR · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33872
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook handle raw chicken with gloves then remove gloves and add new gloves without washing hands. Inspector advised cook and he washed hands then added new gloves. **Warning**
29-45-4High Priority – Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed broken sprayer hose that is hanging onto sink basin and eliminating air gap at 3 bay sink. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
03C-89-4Intermediate – Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Operator states wings are cooked in oven and total cook temperature does not reach 165F then wings are cooked with no temperature monitoring and held in cooler until ordered. **Warning**
03C-90-4Intermediate – Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black buildup on slicer blade guard. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **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. Observed 4 new employees that had not been informed or signed the form for Employee Health Responsibility. Ana get had employees read and sign form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink and black slime on interior of ice machine. **Warning**
16-55-4Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine unable to automatically dispense sanitizer. Found at 0 ppm. Operator will manually add chlorine to rinse cycle and called for repair. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone charging on prep table area at kitchen. **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor on walk on in disrepair and rusted surface. **Warning**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in dirty tray beside ice machine. **Warning**
40-01-4Basic – No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employees purses and jackets stored on rack over onions at back prep area. **Warning**
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelving at back prep not sealed or painted. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bucket of flour and container of fish fry mix. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:00 PM.
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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.