Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SANDYS CAFE 98

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 21, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3468063
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8779060
DBPR license3801081

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Two pounds of meatloaf dated 8/8 in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Two pounds of meatloaf dated 8/8 in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Basic 6

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

#5Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Operator shut lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind steam table on line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:33 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 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.