Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

SANDYS CAFE 98

12906 US 98 S · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33876

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 31, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3374360
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8444592
DBPR license3801081

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#9High Priority08A-14-5

High Priority – Raw animal food over raw animal food: fish under raw beef not separated by cooking temperature . Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over blueberries in reach in freezer. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Sandra Jones 1/14/19, other food manager 1/9/24 Always Food T. Andrews

Basic 8

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at line.

#2Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in kitchen.

#3Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in reach in freezer on line.

#4Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#5Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination, utensils in back area and at prep area sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered: biscuits at waiting station. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at waiting station toaster area.

#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flours not labeled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 2:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.