ISLAND CHOICE
1005 W PEEL ST · AVON PARK · Highlands County · FL 33825
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
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork chop (78F – Hot Holding) held at room temperature on rack beside stove. Operator states foodthere from 130pm. Must sell or discard by 530 pm.
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Intermediate 4
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. Provided printout at inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored in handsink at front counter. Manager removed to dishwash area. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Provided form and employee signed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 4
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 purse stored on table with open food at back prep area. Manager removed . **Corrected On-Site**
50-01-4Basic – Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine. Operator states she paid by mail will check bank account. Call 850-487-1395 customer care for information.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.observed Togo clamshell plates stored not inverted at prep area. Manager inverted.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:24 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.