Sebring, Highlands County

CHICANES

3101 GOLFVIEW DR, Sebring, FL 338725002

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 Intermediate
May 27, 2026
City
Sebring
County
Highlands
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 24596422

Intermediate - 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. Sent operator a copy by email. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 24596424

Intermediate - 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 no proof of employee responsibility agreement, sent operator a copy by email, operator printed and had employees signed by end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24596427

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle in a container of brown sugar, operator moved. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 24596425

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives in between equipment and cutting board, operator moved. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 24596426

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two utensils in standing water that was 115 degrees towards front of kitchen.

25-05-4

Detail 24596423

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters on a shelve in container with no lid, operator covered in dry storage area. Corrected On-Site

Nov 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

16-43-4

Detail 24203528

Intermediate - 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 chemical chlorine test kit expired 9/2025, operator changed out to current chlorine test strips of July 2027. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24203527

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink like substance in the corner of the white guard in the ice machine.

16-21-4

Detail 24203531

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the top of the dish machine has debris and dust on the top of it. Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 24203530

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees without beard guards in the food preparation area.

24-08-4

Detail 24203529

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed a stack of clear containers on shelves in kitchen with water in between and not air drying properly, operator moved back to the dish room. Corrected On-Site

May 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 23793221

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed their dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator called and order a work order for it. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-11-5

Detail 23793217

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw fish stored over bottle water in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the fish. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23793220

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked ham in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the ham. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 23793216

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 4 live roaches on the floor of the cook line. Operator killed and sanitized the area. Operator states and was able to show a receipt for a recent Orkin treatment for the issues. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23793214

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee use a hand sink to fill a bucket. Operator informed them of its proper use. Corrective Action Taken Warning

16-21-4

Detail 23793215

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on top of the dish machine. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23793219

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 15 dead roaches on the floor of their cook line. Operator started to clean some of them. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23793218

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on top of an f above food prep areas in the kitchen. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Dec 27, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 16

12A-05-4

Detail 23444407

High Priority - 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 employee take a drink in food prep area, without handwashing, operator had him wash hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23444413

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hard shell eggs over ready to eat bread in walk in freezer, operator moved to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 23444414

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee touch his pants without changing his gloves.

29-34-4

Detail 23444406

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker mop sink out back. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23444404

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board in the prep table in the kitchen near the swinging doors soiled.

31B-02-4

Detail 23444400

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at the handwashing sink in the back of kitchen by the bread, operator changed out. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23444401

Intermediate - 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 some employees are expired, that were working.

22-20-5

Detail 23444399

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside ice machine with mold like substance in the cracks of the guard.

12B-07-4

Detail 23444409

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed several employee drinks in the kitchen on prep tables and shelves, operator moved all drinks to a different location. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 23444412

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from a cup by the oven in prep area.

40-06-5

Detail 23444402

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys and cell phone on a shelve above prep table in kitchen, employee removed. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23444410

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed employee putting pans on shelve still wet, operator removed to air dry. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23444411

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of panko on the floor in the storage area, operator put on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23444405

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at the handwashing sink in the bar area.

33-16-4

Detail 23444403

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

02D-01-5

Detail 23444408

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in storage area containers of risotto rice, brown sugar and flour with no labels.

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 22698094

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator changed to new sanitizer bucket and corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 22698091

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

11-26-1

Detail 22698096

Intermediate - 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 pulled form from safe staff books and had each employee sign and date form during inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 22698093

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls stored on rack near back door not inverted or protected.

24-08-4

Detail 22698092

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed ed pans nested while wet. Operator removed and placed to air dry. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22698097

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

08B-39-4

Detail 22698095

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting unwashed potatoes.Operator stopped production and had potatoes washed. Corrected On-Site

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

50-17-3

Detail 22319137

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired license. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22319132

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed house dressings (47F - Cold Holding); cream (44F - Cold Holding) ambient temperature in unit at 44F. All foods moved to another cooler and maintenance was called to service unit.

05-05-4

Detail 22319135

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed unit 2 with thermometer reading 35F and ambient air at 44F. Maintenance was called for cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22319140

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black material lodged in crevices of slicer at prep area.

14-22-4

Detail 22319134

Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.

50-09-4

Detail 22319139

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

24-08-4

Detail 22319136

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

51-13-4

Detail 22319138

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector emailed handout during inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 22319133

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed glue from labels still on cleaned dishes.

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

22-02-4

Detail 21703125

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with old food debris.

11-26-1

Detail 21703129

Intermediate - 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 form at inspection. Corrective Action Taken

02B-02-5

Detail 21703122

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector provided at inspection and operator posted at front counter. Will be added to menus at next print. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21703120

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

24-05-4

Detail 21703128

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed open shelving on hallway at back door with clean dish ware stored not inverted and sibject to wind blown dust and debris from outside. Dust and debris visible on food contact surfaces of plates. Repeat Violation

14-10-4

Detail 21703124

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed AC tape used to repair interior of ice machine. Not cleanable. Observed heavy amounts of caulking on interior of ice machine drop guard bolts.

36-73-4

Detail 21703127

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in walk-in cooler with old debris under shelving.

10-14-5

Detail 21703123

Basic - Ice bucket not inverted between uses.

51-13-4

Detail 21703121

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by inspector at inspection.

25-06-4

Detail 21703126

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed tea/coffee filters unwrapped and sitting on open shelf at dry storage.

36-02-5

Detail 21703119

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete floor no longer sealed in walk-in cooler.

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 12

02C-01-5

Detail 21367595

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Marinara sauce dated 9/13/22. Onion soup dated 9/9/22 See stop sale discarded. Corrective Action Taken

01B-13-4

Detail 21367589

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Over 7 days.

03A-02-5

Detail 21367594

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (61F - Cold Holding) Butter found at 61F on counter for 4 hours see stop sale. Discarded Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 21367590

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed eyewash kit and stored on handsink at kitchen prep. Sanitizer bucket stored in sink at cookline.Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21367593

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.no paper towels at bar handsink.

22-20-5

Detail 21367592

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine drop guard with rust and black debris.

24-05-4

Detail 21367588

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.plates and other serving dishes stored not inverted at back door area on open wire shelving. Observed black dust and debris accumulation on top most plates. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21367597

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed bag of stretch bandages stored with and inside bucket with margarine dispensers. Employee removed to purse. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21367587

Basic - Food stored on floor. Lexington of granola stored on floor.

14-42-4

Detail 21367591

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filters not tight fitting with 1 inch gap open.

25-06-4

Detail 21367596

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee and tea filters not covered at front prep area.

21-12-4

Detail 21367598

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. dirty wipe cloth on handsink. Manager corrected. Corrected On-Site

May 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 16Total: 16

22-20-5

Detail 21064473

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

32-04-4

Detail 21064472

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

51-11-4

Detail 21064464

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured beside ice machine

24-05-4

Detail 21064470

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner at top back hallway drying/storage of clean utensils beside back door. Repeat Violation

32-07-4

Detail 21064479

Basic - Employee Bathroom facility not clean.

13-02-4

Detail 21064468

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food prep employee with loose bangs only ponytail.

24-08-4

Detail 21064465

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

14-11-4

Detail 21064469

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken with pieces missing ice guard n ice machine repaired with silicon caulk and no longer cleanable.

08B-38-4

Detail 21064478

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open container of pastored on floor at dry storage.

10-20-4

Detail 21064477

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

23-03-4

Detail 21064474

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food on stove top burners.

16-46-4

Detail 21064476

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

25-05-4

Detail 21064466

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed disposable gloves,aprons,paper towels hair nets,scouring pads and mops stored in employee restroom.

08B-12-5

Detail 21064471

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bulk flour bin at dry storage left open.

36-02-5

Detail 21064475

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete with embedded black debris in floor of walk-in cooler.

02D-01-5

Detail 21064467

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sesame seeds not labeled.

Mar 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

41-18-4

Detail 20928462

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Found at 200ppm.

53B-14-5

Detail 20928463

Intermediate - 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.

22-20-5

Detail 20928455

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

24-05-4

Detail 20928461

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

14-09-4

Detail 20928457

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Hardwood cutting board table top no longer easily cleanable grooved. Must make smooth and easily cleanable or remove.

10-14-5

Detail 20928458

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Manager put through dish wash and will hang. Corrected On-Site

16-48-4

Detail 20928459

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Manager put through dish wash. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 20928456

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manager sent back through dishwash. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20928460

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oils and other liquids in squirt bottles under shelf at kitchen with no labels