VILLAGE INN RESTAURANT #26
3101 US HWY 27 S, Sebring FL 33870 · 863-385-3939
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
APR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
APR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 10 small flies in storage area with utility sink and 8 small flies over bananas in dry storage area.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of ibuprofen on shelf above ice cream cooler, operator removed.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented can of cranberry sauce on dry storage area on shelf, operator voluntarily discarded.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed 2 flats of raw hard shell eggs over syrup and potatoes in the reach in cooler on cook line, employee moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cups with no handles in container of croutons and a container of sugar.
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 3 ceiling tiles by bathroom with water damage and one ceiling tile over a table in dining room with water damage.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some vents in the dining room soiled with dust.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker on prep cooler on cook line, operator moved.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of pies on the floor in the walk in freezer, employee moved.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer around the door.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on the handle of grill on cook line, employee moved the tongs.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of utensil in container of potatoes on prep cooler, employee moved.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 111F, operator removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave at front counter wth food debris.
No hot running water at mop sink.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled cloth on shelf with clean glasses on it, operator removed glassware to be cleaned and removed cloth.
Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook pull his shirt down and continue with food preparation without changing gloves or washing his hands, operator stopped cook educated on proper hand washing and changing gloves, cook washed hands and changed gloves.
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 on pancake batter on the counter, sent operator a copy by email, operator printed and went over written plan.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle in a pan of potatoes on the cook line, cook removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards grooved on the cook line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook with a bracelet and watch on while preparing food.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed three cooks with no beard guards on while preparing food, beard guards were put on.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of pans in the dry storage area with water in between and not air drying properly.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage surrounding the dumpster on the ground.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the walk in freezer on the floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave at front counter soiled with food debris.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth with clean glasses on it in the wait staff area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler and walk in freezer rusted.
Aug 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of pans on shelf with water in between and not properly air drying.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in freezer door does not closed correctly.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door has gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors are soiled with grease and food debris under all equipment and shelves throughout kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Aug 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 10 small flies in storage area with utility sink and 8 small flies over bananas in dry storage area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw sausage over ranchero sauce, operator moved. Observed hard raw shell eggs over teriyaki glaze in the reach in cooler on the cook line, cook moved to different shelf.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed anti bacterial soap next to box of lollipops in the dry storage area and a can of pledge on a shelve above coffee filters and plates in a food preparation area, operator moved.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in the men's bathroom, employee replaced.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing in the employees bathroom.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of pans on shelf with water in between and not properly air drying.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in freezer door does not closed correctly.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door has gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors are soiled with grease and food debris under all equipment and shelves throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed raw hard shell eggs on the floor in the walk in cooler, operator moved. Observed oil on the floor by the bread rack.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed two microwaves on the cook line with food an accumulation of food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in the men's bathroom.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters stored on top of coffee urn exposed and not covered.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling showing damage in several areas in the dishwasher area and wait station area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles though out the kitchen soiled.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken and missing in several areas in the kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris Floors soiled under all equipment in the kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing and broken in several areas in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with a grease build up and soiled.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door auto closer in disrepair.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the dishwasher area soiled.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee used the bathroom (stated they washed their hands in the bathroom) then returned to work on the cook line without a washing the hands outside of the bathroom. Employee washed their hands.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw sausage then a clean soup cup without washing their hands. Employee removed the cup to be sanitized and washed their hands and changed gloves.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling showing damage in several areas in the dishwasher area and wait station area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles though out the kitchen soiled.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken and missing in several areas in the kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under all equipment in the kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing and broken in several areas in the kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall across from the walk in cooler has several broken tiles.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the dishwasher area soiled.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. 2 lights in the cook line area hanging from the wires.
Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. Outlet above the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of Monarch tuna 1 /4lb can dented in storage rack. Operator removed from use.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pink and black debris / growth on areas surrounding and above the milk dispensing nozzle at wait station.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to ceiling in warewash area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed equipment stored in dirty bins at dry storage area.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed leakage from or around coffee urns building up puddles behind urns on counter at coffee station. Operator using cloths to soak up area. Not changing cloths out as needed. Leak should be repaired.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed waitstaff prepping soups and sides dipping ice with bracelets.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 cooks on cookline with no beard guard.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed grout receded and floor no longer easily cleanable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two #10 cans of corned beef dented on shelves in dry storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container in ice of sour cream (44F - Cold Holding) manager stated food on line less than 1 hour placed item inside cooler to maintain and quickly cool to 41F.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed gravy on steam table reheating at 129F after 2 hours and temp of steam table only at 149F. Items that are reheating must be heated by another method to 165F within 2 hours or steam table must be able to heat items to 165F within 2 hours. Manager placed Items on microwave to quickly reheat to 165F.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust buildup on vents over cookline.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks working on line and prep cook with no beard guard.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water under counter at ice bin at waitstation..
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris and trash under shelving at dry storage hall.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile grout receded and no longer easily cleanable throughout kitchen. Tile Floor in woman's restroom broken, sticky to walk on.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Manager discarded.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind mixer.
Old grease easily moveable with hand stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Manager sent back through dishwash.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed tea filters stored uncovered at wait prep. Manager covered.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed bagged prewashed cut broccoli stored under open boxes of unwashed vegetables in walk-in cooler. Manager rearranged shelves.
Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed splash area behind dispenser nozzles of milk and orange juice and soft drink machines with old food buildup. Manager had employee clean and sanitize areas.
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.