BURGER BROS SMASH LAB
3400 SEBRING PKWY, Sebring FL 33870 · 863-202-1042
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
JAN 24
NOV 24
APR 25
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed two rodent droppings in the dry storage area and one dropping by the walk in freezer in back storage area. Operator removed and cleaned.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee removed and sanitized the can opener.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer stored in the hand washing sink next to the cook line. Employee removed the strainer.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Employee bathroom in disrepair, employees using the guest bathrooms.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in the kitchen soiled.
Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the microwave oven in the preparation area next to the cook line soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table fan in the back storage area soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Owner placed the cups on a shelf.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 1 propane tank stored in the back storage area of the kitchen. Owner placed the tank outside.
Nov 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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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Bonnie Devantoy expired 7/23/24.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Employee bathroom is in disrepair, they are using the customer bathrooms.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table in various areas in kitchen and bar area, operator removed.
Nov 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine tested at 50 ppm and retested and tested at 0 ppm, owner set up 3 compartment sink and called to have dish machine serviced. Eco lab arrived and serviced machine, tested at 100 ppm chlorine.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed two rodent droppings in the dry storage area and one dropping by the walk in freezer in back storage area. Operator removed and cleaned.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw sausage (57F - Cold Holding); Beef crumbles (49F - Cold Holding); Diced ham (51F - Cold Holding); On line. Operator removed and provided rapid cooling, later temperature was tested at Raw sausage (43F - Cold Holding); Beef crumbles (42F - Cold Holding); Diced ham (42F - Cold Holding)
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Bonnie Devantoy expired 7/23/24.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Employee bathroom is in disrepair, they are using the customer bathrooms.
Ceiling tile missing above stall in men's restroom, and a ceiling tile is missing in alcohol storage area. A large gap between ceiling and unused walk in cooler in dry storage area. A large hole at the pipes coming out of ceiling that needs to be sealed in the alcohol storage room.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roach on shelve above prep area next to stored cutting boards in the kitchen. Owner removed cleaned and sanitized the area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table in various areas in kitchen and bar area, operator removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Screen door in back area of kitchen is torn. Operator is going to fix.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed employee cutting potatoes with cloth gloves and gloves in contact with food. Observed talcum powdered gloves in use. Operator replaced with food approved gloves. Operator redirected employee
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs on contact with raw unwashed cucumbers, 5 or more cucumbers molded. 25ea see stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed raw shell eggs on contact with raw unwashed cucumbers, 5 or more cucumbers molded. 25ea
Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed employee dipping ice with long fingernails and no gloves.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cleaning utensils floor broom stored in front of handsink at front counter. Employee removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning utensils stored in handsink at ice machine area at back.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed employee restroom in dry storage area with no self closing door.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in dry storage area.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.observed no drain line attached to soda gun at front counter.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 cooks on line with no beard guards.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 cooks on line with no hair restraint.
Stored food not covered. Observed bag of fish fry flours stored open at dry storage rack.
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.