GRILL AT LAKE JACKSON
751 US HWY 27 S, Sebring FL 33870 · 863-658-1150
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed warmer at cookline chicken (129F - Hot Holding). Foods in unit less than 30 minutes,Operator turned up heat to bring temps back up.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed ibuprofen on shelve in food preparation area, operator moved.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of chicken in the walk in cooler that was not date marked or label, cooked yesterday, employee date mark and put label on it.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on prep table in the kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food preparation table, operator moved.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of pans on the shelve with water in between and stack of glasses in the wait staff area not air drying properly, operator took off shelve.
Dec 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 6, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves with no handwashing and resume food preparation, educated employee on the importance of hand washing.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee in prep area touching his pants and resume food preparation, stopped and educated employee washing hands and changing gloves.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A bottle of Lysol with gallons of hot sauce on the back shelf, owner moved.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink back of kitchen was blocked by a small reach in cooler, operator moved.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no certified food manager, approximately 12 employees. Certified food manager came in by end of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand wash sink by dish machine, owner replaced.
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a speaker on a prep table in kitchen, operator moved.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed three employees with no beard guards on.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacks of cups in the wait station with water in between and a stack of pans on a shelve with water in between, owner moved to properly air dry.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers of blue cheese crumbles and diced eggs in the reach in cooler in kitchen, operator replaced.
Jun 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing their hands. Employee rehashed the dishes and washed their hands.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a beard restraint on.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under and next to the smoker and under the equipment in the wait station area soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer walk-in freezer on the condenser and exterior of boxes of food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All dry storage racks in the kitchen soiled. All dish racks for the dishwasher soiled.
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed waitstaff drop off dirty dishes then walk to POS machine and use touch screen then take clean plate to table then dip ice and make drinks, without washing hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth stored in handsink basin at waitstaff area. Operator removed from sink and discarded.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two cooks on line preparing food with no beard gaurd. Operator had employees add guards.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed beverage glasses at waitstation wet nested..
Equipment in poor repair. Observed hinge broken on walk-in cooler door and must be lifted to shut.
Nov 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bar area with draft beer and blender at dining area. Observed glasses for poured drinks at the area. But no ice observed at area. Bar not being used while inspector was present.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damaged tiles at back hall. Operator states repair order underway.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete floors not sealed and water has worn concrete down no longer easily cleanable at waitstation area.
Aug 28, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment operating after an emergency without notifying the division.
Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Observed when asked manager and staff state slicer and cutting board and knives sanitized at end of shift. Some shifts last more than 4 hours. Manager states she will implement new procedures for all employees.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed warmer at cookline chicken (129F - Hot Holding). Foods in unit less than 30 minutes,Operator turned up heat to bring temps back up.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bar area with draft beer and blender at dining area. Observed glasses for poured drinks at the area. But no ice observed at area. Bar not being used while inspector was present.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damaged tiles at back hall. Operator states repair order underway.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on on floors at waitstaff area. Water leaking off of ice well and from around ice machine as spilled ice has melted. Water pooling in front of ice machine and in front of server ice bin. Water observed under wait station counter and foul spoiled odor observed in area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout the waitstaff area sticky.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete floors not sealed and water has worn concrete down no longer easily cleanable at waitstation area.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at cookline. Manager corrected
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees with bracelets and fringes with stones and filigree metal rings working with open food and dipping ice. Manager had employees remove rings and bracelets and wash hands.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in container with black slimy residue. Operator removed to dishwash.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed spatulas stored under grill on area not sanitized every 4 hours. Manager sent 5hrough dishwash and advised cook.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning observed at dish storage rack. Manager removed to dishwash area.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer at 0 ppm corrected to 200 ppm.
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.