SEBRING DINER
4040 US HWY 27 S, Sebring FL 33870 · 8632733244
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed open pan of raw chicken and vegetables stored over and sitting on crates of raw shell eggs
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Diced ham (66F - Cold Holding); Sausage Patty (54F - Cold Holding); Diced tomatoes (62F - Cold Holding). Operator stated food has not been in the reach in cooler but a little over an hour, used ice bath and put food into different reach in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand washing sink in back of kitchen, operator replaced.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for the eggs, printed a copy for the operator, went over the form with operator.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans on shelf with water in between and not air drying properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of mayo on the floor in the storage area, operator picked up mayo placed on crates.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed back screen door is torn.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed reach in cooler on cook line with standing water on the bottom.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted in the walk in cooler and reach in coolers in the kitchen.
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ham in the hand wash sink in the kitchen, operator removed and cleaned.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink in the kitchen, employee replaced.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed hard shell eggs out beside the grill with no written plan, sent operator by email copy of written plan.
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. Observed S. Lemay training is expired.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine a black like substance on the white guard.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves in the kitchen with flour on it, operator removed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks in preparation areas in the kitchen, operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in the reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of mayonnaise on the floor in dry storage and a bag of carrots on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in the reach in cooler are rusted in the kitchen.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed back door, screen is torn.
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a whisk in the hand wash sink in the kitchen, operator moved.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the hand wash sink in back of kitchen, operator changed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed a stack of pans on the shelve with water in between and not air drying properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in the kitchen is not working and the gaskets on the reach in cooler on the cook line are torn and soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in the reach in cooler on the cook line are rusted and pitied.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed screen torn in the exterior door at back of kitchen.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Operator test the solution was at 10ppm, operator changed solution and read at 50ppm.
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. The employee was informed and properly washed their hands.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs stored at room temperature on the cook line. Employee stated the eggs were stored at room the temperature for approximately 45 minutes. Employee placed the eggs in the reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Swiss cheese (60F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in pans in the top section of the roll top reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour. Employee placed the items stored above the fill line in the bottom section of the reach in cooler
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of degreaser stored next to a bottle of lemon juice on a dry storage in the kitchen. Employee removed the degreaser.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the sanitizer buckets.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on the reach in coolers on the cook line torn and soiled.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield in the walk in cooler missing.
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of tomato sauce dented and one can of baked beans rusted. Operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed ready to eat taco meat under raw steak and fish. Cook removed the pot of taco meat.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed bins of seasoning not labeled, in kitchen area, cook corrected.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in potatoes used as a scoop, cook removed. Observed soufflé cup at front counter in small container of brown sugar, operator removed.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed receptacles in women's bathroom are not covered.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks in different areas of kitchen on tables, cook removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in plastic cups at front counter and dish area pans on shelves.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets are torn and soiled in the kitchen on cooks line.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes on the floor in storage area outside.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed the wall in walk-in cooler is damaged.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the door handle on cook line, cook removed.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights in walk in cooler were not shielded and one needs to be changed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing signs at the front sink in wait station area and in employees bathroom in the office. Emailed signs for her.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of Monarch Tomatoes sauce and 1 rusted can of Monarch Tomatoes sauce, 1 rusted can of Monarch Baked beans, 1#10can My Fresco Ceddar cheese sauce dented and rusted,in can storage rack.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground sausage stored over ready to eat cook soups in reach on cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed open pan of raw chicken and vegetables stored over and sitting on crates of raw shell eggs
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili (119F - Hot Holding. Operator removed to stove to reheat to 165F before replacing on steamtable.
Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed waitstaff plating foods and filling condiment cups with long fingernails and no gloves.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse stored in shelving at dry storage with food.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed waitstaff who prepare toast and dip ice wearing watches and bands on wrists.
Oct 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 27, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed heat strip no change and thermometer at 125F. Changed dishmachine cycle to longer setting to correct. Strip changed to correct color for 160F
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed two hose bibs at outside back door with no back flow preventer added.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed faucet held together with tape at back prep handsink.
Jul 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed heat strip no change and thermometer at 125F. Changed dishmachine cycle to longer setting to correct. Strip changed to correct color for 160F
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed two hose bibs at outside back door with no back flow preventer added.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ managers on duty have expired CFM.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Dishwash area has salad prep across from it and no handsink in this area. Waitress enters from right side of room and drops of dirty dishes. Salad prep and sealed can beverage storage is at this location. Only handsink is across the room beside the ice machine and the other entry to the kitchen. 20 feet away. Observed no handsink where needed. Handsink needed at salad prep, cold drink storage.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handsink at front counter use changed to a prep sink for holding sanitizer bucket. No handsink available at front counter wait staff area.
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/. Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Dishwash area has salad prep across from it and no handsink in this area. Waitress enters from right side of room and drops of dirty dishes. Salad prep and sealed can beverage storage is at this location. Only handsink is across the room beside the ice machine and the other entry to the kitchen. 20 feet away. Observed no handsink where needed. Handsink needed at salad prep, cold drink storage. Front handsink repurposed and all necessary items for handsink removed.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 cooks with no hair restraint working with open food.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed faucet held together with tape at back prep handsink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris along wall inside walk-in freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk container of salt with no common name label at back dry storage rack.
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.