ALBATROSS
4800 HAW BRANCH RD, Sebring FL 33875 · 863.658.1392
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook touched romaine and cut up for salad. Cook discarded salad.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards.
Equipment in poor repair: torn gasket on cook line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on cook line.
Aug 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of Artichoke hearts, Country Gravy, Clam Juice, and Baked beans. Operator discarded.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly: Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm), operator set up triple sink for sanitizing. Operator called for service.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for quaternary. Operator obtained a few strips and will order more.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Three pounds Grouper (38F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded.
Equipment in poor repair: torn gasket on cook line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on cook line.
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over pickles in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Roasted Prime Rib made on Saturday per operator, operator date marked.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in storage. Operator removed.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at cook line. Operator states they will order.
Stored food not covered. Cut broccoli florets not covered in walk in cooler. Operator covered.
Nov 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. R. A
Nov 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One 5.5 pound can of artichoke hearts dented in dry storage. Operator removed from service.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly: tested at Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator called for service and set up triple sink to sanitize.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over pickles in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. R. A
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at pizza station and cook line.
Jun 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ M.Rivera
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for Chlorine or Quaternary.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at storage.
Jun 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced turkey (56F - Cold Holding); Sliced ham (56F - Cold Holding); Pasta (56F - Cold Holding); Demi glaze (56F - Cold Holding); Pulled pork (60F - Cold Holding); Cream (55F - Cold Holding). Operator removed from service and discarded. Operator placed sign on reach in cooler and called for service.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: Sliced turkey (56F - Cold Holding); Sliced ham (56F - Cold Holding); Pasta (56F - Cold Holding); Demi glaze (56F - Cold Holding); Pulled pork (60F - Cold Holding); Cream (55F - Cold Holding). Operator removed from service and discarded. Operator placed sign on reach in cooler and called for service.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ M.Rivera
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for Chlorine or Quaternary.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Bar keeper drinking from no lidded container. Operator was educated.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris: behind ice machine area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at storage.
Reach-in cooler interior soiled. Operator cleaned area.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server touched nose and did not immediately wash hands. Server washed hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: potato cutter. Operator will remove.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi at 35 F in walk in cooler and 41 F in reach in cooler operator removed from packaging.
Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Equipment in poor repair: reach in cooler door gasket torn.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour removed from bulk in storage not labeled. Operator labeled.
Feb 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook touched romaine and cut up for salad. Cook discarded salad.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw salmon in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime., large table top cutting board.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator is in progress of expanding the restaurant and seating area:adding enclosed concrete block walls, widows and ceilings.
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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, new employee signed.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bulk sugar. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at corner by manager office.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in dry storage. Operator cleaned.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor, dinner rolls in kitchen, flour and sugar in dry storage.. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Three cans sauerkraut and one can artichoke dented on seam. Operator removed.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mashed potatoes not date marked in walk in cooler. Operator date marked.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. ahi (36F - Cold Holding); mahi-mahi (36F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler, operator removed from packaging.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator removed jewelry.
Equipment in poor repair: gasket torn on walk in cooler.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units along wall. Operator obtained ambient thermometers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: reach in freezer gasket soiled.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.