JACARANDA RESTAURANT
19 E MAIN ST · AVON PARK · Highlands County · FL 338253942
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 1
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw burger tube stored on top of pork loin. Pork must cook to a minimum of 155F throughout or be discarded.
Intermediate 3
31A-07-4Intermediate – Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed no readily available handsink for servers to use at wait prep area. If handwashing violations are observed another sink will be required.
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 3 employees on site with no proof of Responsibility to report illness. Manager had employees read sign and date during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53B-09-4Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed half the employees had copies of safe staff cards not original cards. Operator was advised that original cards only are accepted as proof of employee food safety training.
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed large mouthed bottle of tea with glove pulled over top stored in cookline cooler. Manager removed.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:42 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.