NUTMEG'S CAFE
3953 US 27 S, Sebring FL 33870 · 863.314.6408
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed butter in crock pot at 104F on counter with no written plan, sent operator copy by email.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. C. Meyers expired 7/2025.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing over utility sink in back of kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on the prep table.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer in back dry storage with ice build up.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler rusted.
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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 five employees and no certified food manager working.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed the bottom of dumpster in the front is rusted.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on the slicer and two drinks next to chicken in food preparation area, operator moved.
Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on the floor in the walk in cooler, operator moved to a different area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 4x4 hole in the wall behind the shelf in the kitchen area, near bottom by some pipes.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in freezer in the dry storage area by the mop sink.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in the walk in cooler rusted and pitied.
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 four employees and no certified food manager here.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the ladies restroom, operator replaced.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup in pecans in the kitchen on a shelve, operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile over mop sink in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed a gallon of milk on the floor in the walk in cooler, operator picked up.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in freezer in back room next to water heater.
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 down in a container of sugar next to reach in freezer, operator moved.
Apr 18, 2025Inspection 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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Food stored on floor. Bag in box soda stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Employee placed the items on a shelf.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers in the walk in cooler soiled.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Manager replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm chlorine.
Aug 28, 2024Inspection 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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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature. Butter left out since 11 or 12 per operator at butter (56F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded three pounds.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter left out since 11 or 12 per operator at butter (56F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded three pounds.
In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water at ice cream freezer. Operator removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, and sugar removed from bulk not labeled.
Jan 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cream cheese icing cupcakes 5 ea (70F - Cold Holding); TCS buttercream icing cup cakes 17 ea (70F - Cold Holding) at room temperature on counter display case.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese icing cupcakes 5 ea (70F - Cold Holding); TCS buttercream icing cup cakes 17 ea (70F - Cold Holding) at room temperature on counter display case.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed non handled bowl used to dispense sugar at bulk storage bin.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and keys beside cutting board on prep table where open food is being cut.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed tongs used to dispense dessert not protected from contamination. Not covered and at top of display case where customers stand.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee handle unwashed lettuce placed on cutting board at sandwich prep and cut without washing first. Employee was advised and washed lettuce and sanitized cutting board and washed hands, retrieved new knife before proceeding.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no labels on bulk storage container of sugar and flour.
Sep 27, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink inoperable from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be repaired.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed handsink at cookline inoperable no hot or cold water. No other handsink at this area. Only one handsink for establishment. 4 separate food prep areas in establishment. No handsink at slicer location, no handsink at cookline, no handsink at front counter where open food is located. Ice cream, iced covered cakes are made, cup cakes are dispensed.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 use of areas changed handsink inoperable in kitchen no handsinks where needed. Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed handsink at cookline inoperable no hot or cold water. No other handsink at this area. Only one handsink for establishment. 4 separate food prep areas in establishment. No handsink at slicer location, no handsink at cookline, no handsink at front counter where open food is located. Ice cream, iced covered cakes are made, cup cakes are dispensed.
Jul 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed several pieces of loaf meats with dates over 7 days or not dated. Corned beef dated 7/17, Ham dated 7/10,Corned beef dated 7/10,Roast beef dated 6/29, Roast beef dated 7/17, Turkey dated 7/18,Roast beef dated 7/12. Turkey no date, ham no date.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed several pieces of loaf meats with dates over 7 days or not dated. Corned beef dated 7/17, Ham dated 7/10,Corned beef dated 7/10,Roast beef dated 6/29, Roast beef dated 7/17, Turkey dated 7/18,Roast beef dated 7/12. Turkey no date, ham no date. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed soups curry (129F - Reheating); lemon chicken rice soup (89F - Reheating) Reheating for 1hour 45 min in crock pot will not make temperature of 165 within 15 min at current location. Operator removed to quickly heat to 165F on stovetop.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided handout at inspection via email.
Handwash sink inoperable from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be repaired.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed handsink at cookline inoperable no hot or cold water. No other handsink at this area. Only one handsink for establishment. 4 separate food prep areas in establishment. No handsink at slicer location, no handsink at cookline, no handsink at front counter where open food is located. Ice cream, iced covered cakes are made, cup cakes are dispensed.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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 use of areas changed handsink inoperable in kitchen no handsinks where needed. Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed handsink at cookline inoperable no hot or cold water. No other handsink at this area. Only one handsink for establishment. 4 separate food prep areas in establishment. No handsink at slicer location, no handsink at cookline, no handsink at front counter where open food is located. Ice cream, iced covered cakes are made, cup cakes are dispensed.
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 handout at inspection via email.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes in ceiling tiles at hot water heater area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep employee wearing watch.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed large hole in wall where plumbing comes out beside mop sink. Large hole at floor under dish dry rack, hole in wall at dish dry rack located about 3 foot up wall.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on handle/knob of glass cake cover at front counter. Food contact area of togs contact knob/ hand contact area of lid.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handles of scoops touching foods in drink powder mixes at drink prep area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop stored in water found at 129F.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powders at drink prep area unlabeled with common name.
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