CELLAR GRILL AND WINE BAR
3750 US HWY 27 N STE 2A, Sebring FL 33870 · 863-202-8945
Last inspected Jun 5, 2026 · 5 visits since March 2025
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▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections trending down, 24 points off where it started.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jun 5, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 5 CO2 tanks in the back storage not secured.
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 dish machine with chlorine solution reading at 0ppm.
May 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed hard raw shell eggs over a container of macaroni and cheese in the reach in cooler in the kitchen, operator moved eggs to bottom shelve.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink next to 3-compartment sink with food in it, operator cleaned sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 5 CO2 tanks in the back storage not secured.
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. Observed 6 individual sea bass, 3 individual grouper, and 2 individual pink salmon thawed out and still in packaging in the prep cooler on cook line, operator voluntarily discarded.
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 dish machine with chlorine solution reading at 0ppm.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees speaker on food preparation table, operator moved.
Food stored on floor. Observed a container of peeled onions on the floor in the walk in cooler, operator moved to a shelve.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on pans on shelves in back of kitchen.
Feb 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in the reach in cooler on the cook line.
Dec 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container in the hand wash sink by the back door of the kitchen, operator moved.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at the hand wash sink in the bar area, operator replaced.
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. Sent operator copy by email.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed operator without a HACCP plan, operator stated they do reduce oxygen packaging of filets that are held more than 48 hours, sent operator information on providing HACCP plan by email.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the white guard in the ice machine, employee cleaned and sanitized the guard.
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. Observed 3 Grouper in the prep area and 3 Salmon and 7 Mahi fish in the walk in cooler thawed out and not removed from the package, operator voluntarily discarded. Stop sale.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator displayed license by end of inspection.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating a cookie in a food preparation area in the kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees purse in dry storage area over packaged drinks, operator moved.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without a beard guard on preparing food.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in the reach in cooler on the cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the handle of the oven in the kitchen, operator removed.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand washing sink in bar area, owner placed towels there.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed two ceiling tiles, owner has work Oder in to replace.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
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.