TRU BY HOTEL
1775 US HWY 27 S, Sebring FL 33870 · 863.471.0000
Last inspected Oct 27, 2025 · 5 visits since July 2023
4 inspections trending up, 23 points better than where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding); batter (82F - Cold Holding) see stop sale.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in 3-compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sliced sausage in the reach in cooler, employee stated was made yesterday morning, employee date marked.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed tea /coffee filters not covered and stored open on top of microwave. Operator placed back in bag.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding); batter (82F - Cold Holding) see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding); batter (82F - Cold Holding) items found held on breakfast bar for 3 hours then replaced in cooler for reuse. Items may not be used. See stop sale. Spoke to operator about useing time as a public health control gave paperwork via email.
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 via email at inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee working at inspection has no proof of training,employed for 3 months.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table at kitchen.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout via email at inspection.
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.