Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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423 E CORNELL ST · AVON PARK · Highlands County · FL 33825

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3472470
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8783467
DBPR license3801082

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 6, 2024 3:05 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 6, 2024 4:33 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#16High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed several dented cans and one open can in storage area behind kitchen, operator will discard. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#17High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed reach in freezer in storage area behind kitchen ribs in a black trash bag. **Warning**

Warning
#18High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**

Warning
#19High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed a hole in the wall close to floor with 15 rodent droppings, by the spice rack. Observed two rodent droppings underneath prep table by fryer. Operator cleaned and sanitized area and has filled in hole with foam. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#20Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sink located by the bathroom, no hot water. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 15

#1Basic36-51-4

Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed siding on storage area building damaged from hurricane. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in storage area behind kitchen and bathroom next to dining area damaged and falling in. Observed ceiling tile over table in dining area not smooth. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic33-12-4

Basic – Dumpster rusted out on bottom. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone, on shelf and jackets located on shelf, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook and other employee without hair restraints on. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer in storage area behind kitchen leaning and in poor condition. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in storage area not smooth or durable. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall down by floor by spice rack, operator filled with foam. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in storage area not working behind kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign on back sink by back door. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic29-27-4

Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons upright on shelve above three compartment sink, operator turn them down. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops outside not in upright position. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers on shelve with no labels on them, employee labeled them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:55 AM.

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 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
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 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.