Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

SEBRING DINER

4040 US HWY 27 S · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 31, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3429071
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8718097
DBPR license3800947

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#11High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of tomato sauce dented and one can of baked beans rusted. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationStop Sale
#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed ready to eat taco meat under raw steak and fish. Cook removed the pot of taco meat. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#13Intermediate02D-02-4

Intermediate – Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed bins of seasoning not labeled, in kitchen area, cook corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 10

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in potatoes used as a scoop, cook removed. Observed soufflé cup at front counter in small container of brown sugar, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed receptacles in women's bathroom are not covered.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks in different areas of kitchen on tables, cook removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in plastic cups at front counter and dish area pans on shelves.

#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets are torn and soiled in the kitchen on cooks line.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed boxes on the floor in storage area outside.

#7Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed the wall in walk-in cooler is damaged.

#8Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the door handle on cook line, cook removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights in walk in cooler were not shielded and one needs to be changed.

#10Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs at the front sink in wait station area and in employees bathroom in the office. Emailed signs for her.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.