CODY'S ORIGINAL ROADHOUSE
521 US 27 N, Sebring FL 33870 · 863-402-0735
Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections trending up, 28 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live behind back oven. Operator terminated.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a pan of raw chicken over lasagna in the walk in cooler, operator moved chicken.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by container in wait staff area, operator moved.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink with no soap in bar area, operator replaced.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans on shelve with water in between and not air drying properly, operator removed pans.
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Food stored on floor. Observed a container of shepherds pot pie mix on the floor in the walk in freezer, operator placed on shelve.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in between prep table and reach in freezer on cook line, operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some floors underneath equipment soiled with food debris.
May 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook touch pants and went to resume food preparation, manager addressed importance of changing gloves and washing hands, employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle in a container of onions in the walk in cooler, operator moved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of pans on shelve with water in between.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler on the cook line.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer by entrance of kitchen.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil with handle in cole slaw in the reach in cooler in kitchen, operator moved.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water bottom of reach in cooler in salad preparation area.
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of shredded sauerkraut on the shelf in dry storage dented, operator removed.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler raw steak over fish on a rack, operator moved the fish to another shelve.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of the dish machine has accumulation of debris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards groves on cook line.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees without beard guards on the cook line in the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line a torn gasket.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of a scoop down in container of rib rub seasoning, operator moved the handle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at the hand wash sink in the walk in cooler, operator put a sign up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease.
Jun 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of ibuprofen on the shelf in the dish area, operator moved.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee with gloves on move his hat and touch his hair then went to the food prep area, stopped employee explained importance of washing hands and changing gloves, employee washed hands.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household pesticide in dry storage in back of kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Manuel can opener with food debris on the blade in the kitchen, employee cleaned it.
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 Yellowfin Tuna and Atlantic Salmon in the walk in cooler not removed from packaging and no longer frozen, operator has an employee removing from the packaging.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board in the prep area that is grooved in the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in the middle of the kitchen the gaskets are torn on both sides.
Food stored on floor. Observed a container of sliced onions on the floor in the walk in cooler operator moved.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the door handle of the grill on the cook line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed cones in the wait staff area in a tube not protected, operator covered.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk in cooler some shelves are rusted and pitted.
Jan 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed, throughout kitchen.
Jan 13, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment at dishwasher and storage.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live behind back oven. Operator terminated.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Roast chicken in holding unit at 128 F for less than 30 minutes. Operator placed under rapid heat to obtain 165F.
Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Prime rib left out to rest at 101 F. Operator placed back to cook, temperature was 125.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards on line
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Dead roaches on premises. Four on floor behind back oven. Operator cleaned and removed.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator placed plastic wrap over can and straw.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed, throughout kitchen.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Operator placed at location.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whole toast held at room temperature after cooking. Allowed to rest and found at 80F. Operator reheated to 165F to hot hold at 135F.
Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed employee with long painted nails handling open food carrying food to tables.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dish machine baffles laid over handsink at dishwash area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee on expo with watch and bracelet on wrist. Observed Employee with multiple filigree rings handling open food plates.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 cooks on cookline,1 on salad prep and 1 on expo with beards and no beard guards.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooler condenser coils in large walk-in cooler frozen solid. Food still within temp.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in flour at bulk container.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield in walking cooker broken with pieces missing.
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