MARKET 27
2951 US HWY 27 N, Avon Park FL 33825 · 863-784-0489
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
JAN 24
DEC 24
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink near ice cream coolers out front with no hot water.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of corn and 1 can of refried beans on the shelf in back of kitchen dented, owner voluntarily discarded.
Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use Observed chlorine test strips expired, owner order new ones and showed the order for them.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in the French fries on cook line, owner moved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of cups in the wait staff area, not air drying properly.
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs on handle of oven, owner moved to top.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler behind front counter, owner put one in there.
Oct 27, 2025Inspection 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using the hand wash sink to fill up a sanitizer bucket.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of cups in the wait staff area not air drying properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in reach in cooler in back of kitchen, torn.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs on the handle of the pizza oven, employee moved.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in the pizza prep area soiled with food debris, employee cleaned.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on some pans on the shelves, owner removed.
Apr 28, 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to condiments in the front counter area. Employee removed the bottle.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee removed and sanitized the can opener.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with or over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cucumbers stored over ready to eat ham and cooked eggs in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the cucumbers.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook not changing gloves in between tasks, asked her to wash hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed three cases of bacon stored above onions in the walk in cooler, operator moved to a different shelve in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed hard shell eggs over ready to eat sauces in the reach in cooler in kitchen area located next to office, operator moved to different cooler.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touched his face with gloves on, went back to prep, stopped and educated to wash his hands and change gloves.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in handwashing sink in wait staff area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink located wait staff area, operator corrected.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle in back prep area with soap in it and no label.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink near ice cream coolers out front with no hot water.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in a container of French fries on the cook line, cook moved and observed a bowl in a container of elbow noodles, operator took out of container.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line are grooved and soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks in various areas of kitchen area, operator moved to employee cooler out front.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two cell phones and sunglasses stored on shelves next to microwave in kitchen, operator moved items.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in dish room wet nesting with pans on shelves, operator removed to air dry.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a couple of the hood filters need to be replaced, damaged and soiled. Observed gasket in reach in cooler located in back storage area torn on the bottom.
Food stored on floor. Observed a container of mayonnaise on the floor in the back storage area. Observed bottles of Gatorade on the floor stored on the floor in front of register.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the oven door on the cook line, operator moved.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in front cooler in the wait station area, and no ambient thermometer in the cooler by front door.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken in hot hold for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (107F - Hot Holding); meatballs (128F - Hot Holding) Chicken in hot hold for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Meatballs not stirred to promoate even heating throughout. Operator turned heat to high and will reheat to 165F within 2 hours and will then stir often enough to maintain 135F throughout product.
Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at waitstation. Employee added paper towels.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees at front counter plating foods and dipping ice with wristbands,bracelets,watches on wrists.
Oct 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed non food grade plastic bins used to store dry pasta at back kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta held from night before at pasta hold cooler (); pasta (57F - Cold Holding) manager discarded and turned cooler down.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink at slicer area blocked by carton.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at handsink at mopsink area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute at drink dispenser.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hung on front of pizza oven handles on kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor at end of kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.observed wet wipe cloth stored on handsink splash guard at back kitchen.
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.