RUNWAY CAFE
130 AUTHORITY LN, Sebring FL 33870 · 863.655.0732
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. Emailed copy to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019035694 | May 22, 2019 | Aug 28, 2019 | $800 |
| 7--2018059956 | Oct 18, 2018 | Apr 24, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented cans of ketchup on the rack in dry storage, operator removed them.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in walk in cooler: Sliced deli turkey 7/21/26 Sliced deli ham 7/26/26 and Sausage 8/5/26 operator voluntarily discarded.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk in the reach in cooler in bar area per operator opened yesterday morning not date marked, operator date mark.
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. Emailed copy to operator.
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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 with no certified food manager here.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door on right side, door fell off when opened.
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of hard shell eggs over potatoes and cubed ham in the reach in cooler, employee moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed hose hanging in the mop sink, below the flood rim, operator moved up.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Sent operator copy by email.
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 testing strips for chlorine expired in 2022.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in reach in freezer in kitchen torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler by cook line soiled with food debris.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection 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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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed hose below flood rim on mop sink.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top of the dish machine.
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 cutting board in food preparation area, employee moved.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without beard guard on, put one on.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in reach in cooler in the kitchen torn.
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Observed in storage area a ceiling tile missing above the exit sign.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed tile in kitchen tile above reach in freezer damaged and not smooth.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in the kitchen area above cook line soiled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a box of candy in prep area, operator moved to the employee shelf.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator cooking without a hair restraint, operator put one on.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located next to the fryer in the kitchen, gaskets are torn on both doors.
Food stored on floor. Observed 3 5 gallon oil and 5 gallon of pickles on the floor in the kitchen next to reach in freezer, operator moved to shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer in the kitchen area next to the wall ice buildup.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters in the wait staff area, not protected, employee put in bag.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored correctly in the mop sink, operator corrected by hanging up.
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed the cook with blue nail polish on while cooking.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottles in dish area hanging with no labels, let the manager know.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen area tiles and vents are soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two employee drinks next to clean serving glasses in bar area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on third door of reach in cooler on cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in white reach in freezer in corner of kitchen
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs in either women's or men's bathrooms.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer in the kitchen, food debris on bottom and the gaskets are dirty.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two bottles above oven not labeled, cook put labels on them.
Jun 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Observed dust on ceiling tiles above cook line expo.
Nov 29, 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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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands. Establishment serves a highly susceptible population. Cook with long painted nails reached into food containers on prep sink cookline with bare hands and add edged foods to grill. Containers of food in reach in cooler that were handled with bare hands were stop saled 1qt diced ham and 1qt diced cooked bacon.
Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Containers of food in reach in cooler that were handled with bare hands were stop sales 1qt diced ham and 1qt diced cooked bacon.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink cook used prep sink on cookline.. Redirected to use proper handsink.
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. Operator had employees sign during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Waitstaff plating soups wearing stone rings and bracelets.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook patting raw beef with no hair restraint.
Employee with soiled clothing. Observed cook with long painted fingernails touching ham and bacon and adding foods to grill. Manager redirected employee to wash hands and add gloves. Containers of food in reach in cooler that were handled with bare hands were stop sales 1qt diced ham and 1qt diced cooked bacon.
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook answer personal phone and add gloves and return to cookline touching ready to eat foods and plating foods for customers. Cook was advised and washed hands.
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 via email.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone on shelf over prep sink on cookline. Cook moved to another location.
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