COWBOY CAFE 98
12906 HWY 98, Sebring FL 33876 · 86344491368
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Sticky pad traps not covered in dishwasher area. Operator removed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly: tested at Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm). Operator set up triple sink and will call for service.
Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: pan lids in handwashing sink on cook line. Operator removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Black eye peas made two days ago not date marked. Operator date marked.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Ribeye steak not date marked, with date and time. Operator prepared yesterday and date and time marked.
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork sausage over cooked items. Operator removed raw sausage.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: at cook line blocked by waffle iron. Operator will rearrange area to give access.
Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up in dry storage. Operator will store correctly.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Disinfectant wipes stored next to condiments on line. Operator removed.
Lighting on cook line soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Sliced mushrooms and coleslaw prepared cutting vacuum sealed with no date mark and or time mark. Operator placed date and hour on items that were just prepared.
Jun 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of sausage gray dented. Operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sliced turkey in reach in cooler. Operator stored eggs correctly.
Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Sticky pad traps not covered in dishwasher area. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair: gasket torn on reach in cooler on cook line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on line. Operator removed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination: to-go boxes. Operator stored correctly.
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Five rusted cans of green beans and two dented. Operator removed from service.
Server washed hands and then turned off water without using paper towel. Server washed hands again and properly turned water off.
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. One employee did not have. Provided operator with form.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Roast beef made 3/21 not date marked. Operator placed date mark on roast beef.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: gasket on reach in cooler on line.
Water leaking from pipe at handwashing sink in dishwasher area.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Two pounds of meatloaf dated 8/8 in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Two pounds of meatloaf dated 8/8 in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Open dumpster lid. Operator shut lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind steam table on line.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food over raw animal food: fish under raw beef not separated by cooking temperature. Operator stored correctly.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over blueberries in reach in freezer. Operator removed and stored correctly.
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/ Sandra Jones 1/14/19, other food manager 1/9/24 Always Food T. Andrews
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at line.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in kitchen.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in reach in freezer on line.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination, utensils in back area and at prep area sink. Operator removed.
Stored food not covered: biscuits at waiting station. Operator covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at waiting station toaster area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flours not labeled.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dishwasher did not know to prime dishwasher for it to dispense sanitizer. Employee was educated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Top of food container soiled in kitchen. Dishwasher cleaned.
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. Dishwasher did not have form signed. Operator had dishwasher sign.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Turkey made three days ago per operator,no date mark. Operator date marked turkey.
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit at cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-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.