GATOR SHACK
4651 US 98 · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33876
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Four flies in kitchen, not landing on food. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. BBQ pork vacuum packed on 11/8. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand wash sink at bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator obtained strips. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added hot water sanitation dishwasher. Operator will need to contact plan review. **Warning**
03G-06-5Intermediate – Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. BBQ pork vacuum packed on 11/8. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 2
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall at hand washing sink, vent not covered. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:18 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.