HIBACHI BUFFET
2870 US HWY 27 N · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08B-01-4High Priority – Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed cut scallions and fried won ton noodles offered in open containers at buffet, not under sneeze guard not protected. Operator removed to kitchens to find closed containers. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. imitation crab meat zoster brand 20ea at 2lbs (70F – Cold Holding) thawed at room temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pepsi cooler , ribs (44F – Cold Holding); hot dogs (46F – Cold Holding) operator moved items to walk-in and will not use until cooler is able to maintain foods at 41F or colder. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
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 via email. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Wrong consumer advisory used. Operator has oyster warning posted instead of raw meats advisory. Inspector emailed the correct advisory during inspection and operator posted at sushi bar. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
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. Sanitizer at 25ppm corrected to 50 ppm during inspection
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.
06-06-5Basic – Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed imitation crab meat Ososter brand 20ea at 2lbs (70F – Cold Holding). See stop sale
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed sugar container with scoop handle touching food. Manager stood the scoop in corner of container with handle out. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoops on 70F water at kit. Operator removed water and will hold in dry cup.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout at inspection via email.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:36 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.