ZACKS BBQ & PIZZA SEBRING
5367 US 27 S STE C, Sebring FL 33870 · 239.692.3298
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
FEB 24
AUG 24
APR 25
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MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Provided operator with the vomiting and diarrhea clean up poster.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018002129 | Dec 14, 2017 | Feb 9, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 1 mason jar of CBbees Raw Honey and 20 mason jars of local honey from Florida Honey Guy cottage food at the front counter for sale. Owner removed the honey from the shelve.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed pizza with no date or time mark at the front counter, owner stated was put out ten minutes prior, owner date marked and put a time on it.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the white guard in the ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup with no handle in the garlic seasoning, owner took out.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler at front counter.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler in the kitchen, owner placed one in there.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease and food build up in the kitchen on stove and fryer.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink on preparation in the cooler, owner moved.
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the white guard in ice machine in the kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup without a handle in pan of tomatoes on the prep table, employee moved.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler is not working, owner is using reach in coolers.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in freezer back in dry storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked spaghetti noodles in the walk in cooler without date marked. Owner stated they were made yesterday.
Temporary interruption - no alternative supply of water provided. Observed one of the hand washing sinks in the back of kitchen next to reach in freezer not working, owner stated turned off water due to leak.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on the reach in cooler in the front area. Observed a reach in warmer in the back of kitchen with black tape on the front.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed the floor in the walk in cooler not smooth or durable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer with ice build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in the reach in cooler in front of kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed a pan of chicken wings on a bakers rack, uncovered in the kitchen, owner covered.
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. pulled pork (48F - Cold Holding) prepared yesterday per operator. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Pizza not properly protected. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pulled pork (48F - Cold Holding) prepared yesterday per operator. Operator voluntarily discarded.
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. Provided operator with the vomiting and diarrhea clean up poster.
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 forms.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator obtained form, and will fill out.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler.
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (45F - Cold Holding); meatballs (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at front cooler. Operator lidded pans to quickly cool to 41F within 4hours.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed cleaned knives stored in dirty knife rack.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza cook observed with no beard gaurd.
Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed bag of unwashed onions and unwashed mushrooms stored over cooked pasta in walk-in cooler.
Nov 15, 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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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed front counter display case thermostat reading 50F. tiramisu (56F - Cold Holding); 11ea cream cheese pumpkin cake 6ea (56F - Cold Holding); key lime 1ea (50F - Cold Holding); pumpkin roll 4ea (57F - Cold Holding) see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mac n cheese (120F - Hot Holding); chili (120F - Hot Holding) operator stated he turned it down 1.5 hours ago. Voluntarily discarded.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed restroom doors are not self closing in dining area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy grease buildup between wall and fryer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris and grease buildup on oven burners and fryer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed unwrapped single service items not inverted at storage area. Box of Clean linens stored on floor. Operator inverted single service and placed linen box on shelf.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed food splatter on wall over reachin cooler and prep table at kitchen.
Sep 27, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/. Ice machine moved to front no handsink available. Handsink moved from pizza make area added beside 3 bay sink. No mop sink. Smoker not on plans.Operator states he is in process of getting his plan on and has spoken to plan review.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Jul 27, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/. Ice machine moved to front no handsink available. Handsink moved from pizza make area added beside 3 bay sink. No mop sink. Smoker not on plans.Operator states he is in process of getting his plan on and has spoken to plan review.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
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.