CHICKEN CHOP
107 W CENTER AVE, Sebring FL 33870 · 786.236.7728
Last inspected Oct 6, 2025 · 5 visits since August 2023
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4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/23
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Oct 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield.
Aug 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels in the one bathroom.
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. Operator has one employee who has no proof of training.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water on the floor beside the bathroom.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign in the bathroom, sent operator a copy of a sign by email.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed mushrooms in a black carry out bag in reach in cooler in the prep area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Owner updated license while I was here, application #1702950.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed sauce cups on the front counter not inverted, operators turned over.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed operator wearing a watch while handling food.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed establishment using splashless chlorine. Operator sent out for plain chlorine from sister company.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/23
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wipe cloth stored on sink basin of handsink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed condiment cups used to dispense foods onto customer bowls by employees.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean kitchen utensils,spatulas,spoons, stored with food contact surfaces up on counter at kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee using wipe cloth, handling payments from customer then add gloves to plate foods touching ready to eat foods. Employee was redirected and washed hands before continuing.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced potatoes (119F - Hot Holding); pinto beans (131F - Hot Holding); white rice (119F - Hot Holding) operator stated foods in unit for 3 hours. Must be discarded by 300pm
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed corn and potatoes opened on reach in cooler with no date marks opened two days prior with no dates. Employee added date marks.
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 chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Bathroom facility not located on the same floor as the food establishment.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed twist off bottled drink half empty and coffee cup beside single service articles under counter beside makeline.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor at kitchen beside dry storage rack.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout at inspection via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bags of white powders, salts no label of common name. Operator added common name.
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.