BREWHAHAS BURGER EMPORIUM
301 CIRCLE PARK DR, Sebring FL 33870 · 3607027878
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Inspector provided handout at inspection via email
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed beer cheese dated 7/25/26, ha ha sauce dated 7/24/26, operator discarded.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink like substance on corners of white guard in the ice machine in storage area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board grooved at prep station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards soiled with dust in walk in cooler.
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Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution at 0ppm, operator changed solution new reading at 50 ppm.
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook change gloves in between different food preparation tasks without washing hands, explained to the cook importance of washing hands and changing gloves, cook washed hands.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without a beard guard on while preparing food.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of shortening on the floor in dry storage area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the oven door in the kitchen, operator moved.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed no lights are working in the dry storage area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler in the kitchen, operator placed one in there.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw shell eggs stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food below. Operator removed Raw shell eggs.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored: degreaser stored next to tea station. Operator removed.
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. One employee did not have signed. Employee signed form.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind cook line.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator obtained copy.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in either restroom. Operator obtained signs.
Jul 18, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign in the unisex bathrooms.
May 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washed their hands. Employee removed the phone to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer soiled.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on a preparation table in the kitchen. Employee removed the drinks.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in the dry storage area soiled.
Food stored on floor. Box of lettuce, bag of onions and container of pickles stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Employee placed the items on a shelf.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the pizza and convection oven soiled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign in the unisex bathrooms.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitized reading 00ppm chlorine. Employee replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm chlorine.
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burgers stored over cooked ready to eat chicken wings.
Dead rodent present. Observed a dead rodent in the back of the storeroom on a sticky trap.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks stored on and above prep tables.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones, keys and personal items stored on food preparation tables and on shelf's above in the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed chicken stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor in the dry storeroom.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease build up on walls and ceiling of hood system and dripping.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the drain pipes under the triple sink leaking into a cambro container.
Apr 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 8, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No hot running water at three-compartment sink. No cold water provided at 3 bay sink. May not use quaternary sanitizer with hot water as per labeling instructions.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Dishwasher unable to dispense any wash or sanitizer chemicals. Sanitizer found at 0 ppm.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Feb 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler cheese (50F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); Canadian bacon (43F - Cold Holding) operator covered items and closed lids. Halved pans and placed half under counter cooler to quickly cool to 41F within 4 hours after lunch rush.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. CFM did not know the temperature requirement for cooking ground beef burgers and were cooking all to 140F to 145F per manager.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. No cold water provided at 3 bay sink. May not use quaternary sanitizer with hot water as per labeling instructions.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Dishwasher unable to dispense any wash or sanitizer chemicals. Sanitizer found at 0 ppm.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of fries,pretzels,tater rounds stored on floor in walk-in freezer. No shelf capacity for items.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed two eggs in walk-in cooler broken. Operator removed eggs and soiled packaging.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Observed wings at 41F operator states wings were blanched at 1030am and placed in cold hold drawer under grill. Inspector advised operator to fully cook wings to 165F then cool to 70F within 2 hours and fully cook from 135F to 41F within a total of 6hours. Operator states that wings will be fully cooked and cooked properly and will not partially cook or blanch in future.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Operator states that wings will be fully cooked and cooked properly and will not partially cook or blanch in future.
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. Inspector provided handout at inspection via email
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. Inspector provided handout at inspection via email operator had employees on site sign and date.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage and missing in employee restroom.
Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed shared dumpster at back of establishment overfilled and no longer closeable.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed wristband on employee at kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator I stacked dishes to properly air dry.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed tape on ice machine drop guard inside ice machine and in contact with ice. Tape shredded and dpieces dangling down.
Food stored in boxes floor. Observed food on walk-in freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop in dirty holder. Operator removed both to dishwash.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. nspector provided handout at inspection via email
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator sent back through dishwasher.
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.