Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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MAE LEES DELI

445 N RIDGEWOOD DR · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 30, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3459571
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8764787
DBPR license3800627

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed a container of cut lemons on top of the tea dispensers in the dining area not protected, owner removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board is grooved and soiled on prep table.

#7Intermediate31B-06-4

Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed in men's bathroom, soap dispenser is broken and cannot dispense soap, owner replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed service container with the flour on the shelf in the dry storage area, owner moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket is torn on the right side in the reach in cooler by the front counter.

#3Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Owner closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops in the mop sink in the dry storage area next to walk in cooler.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.