BROKEN EGG DINER
950 SEBRING SQUARE PLAZA, Sebring FL 33870 · 863.402.9050
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Two rodent droppings in dry storage. Operator removed and cleaned area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2017036828 | Jun 26, 2017 | Sep 18, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one dented can of ketchup by West Creek, employee removed.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed 2 cans of raid pesticide on shelve in kitchen, employee removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink by reach in freezer in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled under equipment in the kitchen.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer out in storage area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle in a container of flour in kitchen, employee moved it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease.
Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in the reach in freezer in the kitchen raw pork stored over bags of french fries, employee moved.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach next to container of rice on a shelf in the kitchen, owner moved the bleach to proper location.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a speaker on shelf above prep table in the kitchen, owner removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of cups in the wait staff area with water in between and not air drying properly.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed underneath back exterior door of the kitchen.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor not durable underneath reach in cooler in the kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs for a hand wash sink in the kitchen and one hand wash sink in the wait staff area, sent owner a copy by email.
No hot running water at mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid. Owner closed the lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters not covered in the wait staff area underneath shelf of coffee cups.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed two yellow buckets on floor, one with ground beef and one with ham thawing, employee put in sink under running water.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach and stainless steel cleaner next to a bin of rice, employee removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handsink in the front counter with a bucket in it.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink in the kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the guard in the ice machine, owner cleaned.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks were not secured in the storage area, owner secured them.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on prep table on cook line is grooved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker in the food prep area and a purse on baked potatoes in the back of kitchen, employee moved.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no beard guard.
No hot running water at mop sink. Observed no hot water at the mop sink by the bathrooms.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods and in between fryer and oven soiled with grease.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed one hand sink in the kitchen with no water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not correctly air drying.
Feb 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the reach in freezer in the kitchen.
No hot running water at mop sink.
Feb 12, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of Kaopectate on a shelf above a prep table in the kitchen, operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed 3 packages of uncooked pork chorizo sausage above cooked ham in the walk in cooler, operator removed.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee trying to close the back door then go to the prep table in the kitchen without changing gloves or washing hands, educated on changing gloves, employee washed hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Stop sale of Smoked sausage, sliced ham, sausage links, sausage patties and sliced cooked potatoes, employees voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Stop sale of Smoked sausage, sliced ham, sausage links, sausage patties and sliced cooked potatoes, employees voluntarily discarded.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not inverted or protected on a shelf in the kitchen by the walk in cooler.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches by the reach in freezer in the kitchen and two dead roaches between the prep table and the walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee car keys on a shelf above prep table in the kitchen, operator removed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard, while cooking in the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the reach in freezer in the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed ground beef in a bucket on the floor in the walk in cooler, operator moved.
No hot running water at mop sink.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can at the hand wash sink next to the men's bathroom.
Open dumpster lid.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed screen door not staying closed, to the back of the kitchen.
Sep 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at wait station window by cooler, no hot water.
No hot running water at mop sink.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
Sep 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of corn beef hash in dry storage. Operator discarded.
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. Observed cook touch biscuits, with bare hands to split them for service. Operator discarded biscuits operator educated employee on site.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Two rodent droppings in dry storage. Operator removed and cleaned area.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. pork sausage, polish sausage, sliced ham,sliced cooked potatoes with no time mark. Operator voluntarily discarded..
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical stored on prep table. Operator moved and stored correctly.
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. Some employees did not have form. Provided operator with forms, had employees sign.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with plan paper work. Pork sausage, polish sausage, sliced ham,sliced cooked potatoes with no time mark or written procedure. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at wait station window by cooler, no hot water.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Cloth touching diced ham. Operator removed.
No hot running water at mop sink.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection 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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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook handle raw eggs then removed gloves added. New gloves without washing hands. Operator redirected employee to wash hands before adding clean gloves.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink in kitchen beside service window buried behind refrigerator.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed plates used for immediate service stored on cart with raw shell eggs and observed raw broken shells on contact with sides of plates and bowl used to whip eggs stored on top of plates. Cross contamination occurring between raw shell eggs and clean plates. Operator removed all plates to dishwash and placed new plates in clean area
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks on line with no hair restraint.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mopsink has water turned off to sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of Garcia Black Beans with large dent in one side in can storage rack. See stop sale removed can, segregated from usage.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed waitress waiting tables and touching dirty dishes and then place on gloves to place toast and remove and butter toast. Employee retrained and washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.Observed raw beef over unwashed tomatoes on walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged shelf.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Great stuff air gap filler stored over oil at side storage racks. Spray paint and spray WD40 stored over unwashed potatoes at side wall storage.Operator removed to chemical area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink at front counter buried by tea urns and paper towel dispenser. Must duck and reach into corner to wash hands.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on line with no hair restraint. Cook added hat.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed open tea pitchers stored beside handsink exposed to splash from handsink and possible exposure to sanitizer bucket which was stored behind tea pitchers. Tea pitchers moved to another location.
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of meat stored on floor in walk-in cooler
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.