GALATIS RESTAURANT, INC
637 S COMMERCE AVE, Sebring FL 33870 · 9512751927
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauce double panned on reach in cooler at 51F. See stop sale. Operator was advised that each item in the cold well must be inserted into the well and not double panned to take advantage of cold hold temperatures of the unit.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at the hand wash sink near the oven.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a container of cooked pasta and container of ham prepared yesterday and no date mark, owner date marked.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on the shelve in food preparation area.
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 scoop in container of flour, owner corrected.
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler, owner put one in there.
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hard shell eggs over garlic and wing sauce in walk in cooler, owner moved to different shelve.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink by side door, owner replaced.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Operator stated lasagna pulled last night from reach in freezer dated for September 2025.
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. E. Jackson could not provide proof of training.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a container without a handle in the flour bin, owner removed.
Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler two pans of mushrooms not covered, owner put lids on the pans.
Jul 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink located by oven and side door, with a pan and bucket of cloths in it, owner removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed 3 oil on the floor next to the oven, owner picked up the oil and put on a shelf.
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 in a container of sugar was down in the sugar in the kitchen on the shelf, employee removed.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Stored food not covered. Observed French fries in the reach in freezer not covered, owner put a cover on them.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles of ranch removed from original container put into bottles not labeled in the reach in cooler near the wait staff area.
Mar 24, 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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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops for flour and pasta.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a ladle in 70F standing water. Operator removed the ladle.
Feb 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a box of flu medicine stored on top of a reach in cooler. Operator removed it.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees training expired.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops for flour and pasta.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a ladle in 70F standing water. Operator removed the ladle.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining container with meats. Operator discarded foods.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauce double panned on reach in cooler at 51F. See stop sale. Operator was advised that each item in the cold well must be inserted into the well and not double panned to take advantage of cold hold temperatures of the unit.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour scoop handle in flour.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided via email by inspector.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rack holding clean dishes with old black debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
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.