SEVEN SEBRING RACEWAY HOTEL
150 MIDWAY DR, Sebring FL 33870 · 863.655.7203
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 wrapping apples with bare hands.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2016048118 | Oct 13, 2016 | Nov 30, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of garbanzo peas on the can rack in the kitchen dented, operator voluntarily discarded.
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed bagels, English muffins and sliced bread not protected on display by the drink dispensers, employee moved to back of kitchen, explained the importance of protecting food that will be displayed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a pan of raw ground beef over bread in the reach in cooler in front area, operator moved, to different shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a serving spoon and glass in the hand wash sink in front area of.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed taco meat in a pan in the reach in cooler at the front not date-marked, operator date marked.
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 quaternary expired in August 2021.
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 is not sanitizing properly, read at 00ppm, operator has called in a work order and the 3-compartment sink has been set up.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator with no beard guard on.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans on the shelf in the kitchen with water in between and not air drying properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of hard boiled eggs on the floor in the walk in cooler, operator picked up.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the hand wash sink at the front area, sent operator a copy by email.
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container of raw chicken over bread in reach in cooler in wait staff area, operator moved chicken to different shelve.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed several pans of food with date mark exceeding 7 days- 10/6/25 made special sauce for burgers, 10/22/25 sausage and 10/6/25 mild sauce.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta in reach in cooler next to the cook line not date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed white guard in the ice machine with pink like substance on it.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed six pink salmon in packaging thawed out in walk in cooler, operator discarded. See stop sale.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of pans on the shelve in the kitchen with water in between not air drying properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil on the floor in dry storage, operator placed on shelve.
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 of scoop in a bin of sugar, operator removed.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on pans on the shelve in the kitchen, operator took them off.
May 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed their wall food dicer with black build up and food debris. Can opener is soiled.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken and missing cove tiles next to walk in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters trays under the filters above the fryers beginning to drip with excess grease.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection 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 used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee drink out of a cup and then handle clean dishes without washing their hands. Employee ran the dishes through the dish machine and washed their hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over cooked eggs and French toast in the walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed their wall food cutter with black build up.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples on the breakfast bar served unwrapped and without utensils.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed both kitchen staff employees wearing watches while handling food.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils in a container of 77F standing water on the cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign for their front cook line hand sink.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filter stored unprotected in the server area.
Jan 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with blackened stains on grooves.
Jan 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed unwrapped apples on counter at front desk.
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 wrapping apples with bare hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed open package of raw chicken product stored inside container of and touching cooked pork at front upright reachin cooler. Chef removed pork no visible cross contamination observed but chef will reheat to 165F and then serve.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.observed raw chicken on open plate stored over washed cut French fries in upright reach in cooler at front counter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher of water stored in cookline handsink.
No soap provided at handwash sink at waitstaff prep room.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator discarded
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with blackened stains on grooves.
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 dishmachine set up with rinse aid bucket connected to sanitizer pump dispenser. Sanitizer at 0ppm Operator found sanitizer and hooked up correctly. Still reading 0ppm may not use dishmachine to warewash until working correctly. Must wash rinse sanitize manually in 3 bay sink until machine is working correctly and sanitizing at 50 to 100 ppm.
Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Observed plates on buffet not inverted and held at face height over buffet cold table.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee/tea filters stored on top of coffee machine uncovered.
Sep 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Jul 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed individual butter single service (72F - Cold Holding) in bowl for customer self service at front buffet area not held at 41F or colder. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed individual butter single service (72F - Cold Holding) in bowl for customer self service at front buffet area not held at 41F or colder. See stop sale.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handsink at bar with clean rags and pump soap dispenser stored in sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink at wait prep area.
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee training provided as Serve safe achievement certificate.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small bowl used to scoop sugar in bulk sugar container. Employee removed.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls and plates at front counter not inverted.
Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. Observed employee phone on playing music located on top of stack of clean food service pans at dish dry rack. Manager removed to another location.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout at inspection.
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