HAMMOCK RESTAURANT
2222 GOLF HAMMOCK DR, Sebring FL 33872 · 863.382.0404
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,460
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024001596 | Nov 15, 2023 | Jan 22, 2024 | $700 |
| 7--2023022174 | Mar 22, 2023 | May 3, 2023 | $760 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed in food preparation area in the kitchen a box of fly magnet strips next to peanut butter, employee moved.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container in the hand wash sink in the kitchen, owner moved it.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line are grooved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacks of cups in the wait staff area with water in between and not air drying properly, employee moved to air dry.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup around walk in freezer door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on the cook line is soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods are soiled with grease. Gaskets in reach in cooler on the cook line soiled with grease.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves are rusted on the cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted in walk in cooler.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage over corn beef hash and raw steak over tilapia in the reach in cooler on the cook line, employee moved to different shelve.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed manual can opener soiled with food debris.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mashed potatoes and chili in the reach in cooler in the kitchen not date marked, operator stated were made yesterday morning, operator date marked.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on the prep table in the kitchen grooved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed a stack of cups in wait staff area with water in between and not properly air dried.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor in the kitchen on the cook line is soiled with food debris and grease build up under equipment.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop in a dirty pan, operator changed out the pan.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled on the prep table.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers in the reach in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted and pitted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in the dish room soiled with debris.
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of tomato sauce and 1 can of mushrooms stored in the dry storage area dented at he seams. Chef placed the cans aside for a refund.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting lemons and handling them with their bare hands. The lemons were intended to be used in customers drinks. Employee discarded the lemons.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef removed the chicken.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee cutting lemons and handling them with their bare hands. The lemons were intended to be used in customers drinks. Employee discarded the lemons.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Chef replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher area above the two compartment sink soiled.
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken wings stored over produce in walk-in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or soap at the bar handwashing sink.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phones, backpack, drinks all stored on and above the prep table.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on walk in freezer door.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty walk in cooler shelves.
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw burger stored over beer kegs in walk-in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw bacon over unwashed peppers in walk-in cooler. Operator moved bacon over shell eggs.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on slicer knobs. Observed can opener with old food debris on blade.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed boxes in front of handsink at warewash area.
Squirt bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at warewash area.
Jan 16, 2024□ 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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Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor on walk on in disrepair and rusted surface.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelving at back prep not sealed or painted.
Nov 15, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook handle raw chicken with gloves then remove gloves and add new gloves without washing hands. Inspector advised cook and he washed hands then added new gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black buildup on slicer blade guard.
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. Observed 4 new employees that had not been informed or signed the form for Employee Health Responsibility. Ana get had employees read and sign form during inspection.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine unable to automatically dispense sanitizer. Found at 0 ppm. Operator will manually add chlorine to rinse cycle and called for repair.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor on walk on in disrepair and rusted surface.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employees purses and jackets stored on rack over onions at back prep area.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelving at back prep not sealed or painted.
Sep 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook handle raw chicken with gloves then remove gloves and add new gloves without washing hands. Inspector advised cook and he washed hands then added new gloves.
Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Observed broken sprayer hose that is hanging onto sink basin and eliminating air gap at 3 bay sink.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Operator states wings are cooked in oven and total cook temperature does not reach 165F then wings are cooked with no temperature monitoring and held in cooler until ordered.
Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black buildup on slicer blade guard.
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/
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. Observed 4 new employees that had not been informed or signed the form for Employee Health Responsibility. Ana get had employees read and sign form during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink and black slime on interior of ice machine.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine unable to automatically dispense sanitizer. Found at 0 ppm. Operator will manually add chlorine to rinse cycle and called for repair.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone charging on prep table area at kitchen.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor on walk on in disrepair and rusted surface.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in dirty tray beside ice machine.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employees purses and jackets stored on rack over onions at back prep area.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelving at back prep not sealed or painted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bucket of flour and container of fish fry mix.
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.