FAMOUS FLAMES
423 E CORNELL ST · AVON PARK · Highlands County · FL 33825
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-01-4High 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**
14-31-5High 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**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
35A-04-4High 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**
Intermediate 2
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. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – 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**
Basic 15
36-51-4Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed siding on storage area building damaged from hurricane. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – 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**
33-12-4Basic – Dumpster rusted out on bottom. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – 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**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook and other employee without hair restraints on. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer in storage area behind kitchen leaning and in poor condition. **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors in storage area not smooth or durable. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – 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**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in storage area not working behind kitchen. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign on back sink by back door. **Warning**
29-27-4Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
24-18-4Basic – 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**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops outside not in upright position. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:55 AM.
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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.