FAIRMOUNT CAFE, LLC
3750 HWY 27 N STE 4E, Sebring FL 33870 · 7277100826
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. boiled eggs (45F - Cold Holding) manager discarded
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of dented olives on the shelve in back of kitchen, owner removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep table is grooved.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave on prep table soiled with food debris, owner cleaned.
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed macaroni salad stated made two days ago not date marked in the reach in cooler, operator put date on it.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the reach in freezer back of kitchen.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed solution read 0 ppm in one of sanitizer buckets, operator changed out new reading is at 200 ppm.
Nov 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board grooved on prep table at front counter.
Open dumpster lid.
Sep 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed R. Flux 8/13/25 is expired.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee with no proof of training, H. Burris.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board grooved on prep table at front counter.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both microwaves soiled with food debris, operator cleaned.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored n the stand up reach in cooler in the back kitchen area. Owner removed the drinks.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the kitchen.
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed multiple containers of various medicines stored above containers of sugar and seasoning in the back dry storage area.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over celery in the standing reach in cooler. Operator moved them.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed the operator cooking food with no hair restraint.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door leading out of the kitchen not self closing.
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed paper plates at spup station not inverted. Operator inverted.
Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed rack of single service items positioned up against the handsink. Operator moved rack away from splash zone.
Sep 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 21, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. boiled eggs (45F - Cold Holding) manager discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed boiled eggs (45F - Cold Holding)in side by side refrigerator. See stop sale. Manager discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Found cut watermelon (47 - Cooling) after 4hours placed in freezer to quickly cool to 41F then place back in refrigerator to maintain at 41F or below.
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.
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. Inspector provided form via email at inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed white upright side by side refrigerator at back prep with foods at 47F. Moved foods to another cooler. May not use to hold Temperature sensitive foods until able to maintain at 41F or below.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed to dishwash area.
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