Sebring, Highlands County

CADDY SHACK BAR & GRILL

3122 GOLF VIEW RD, Sebring, FL 33870

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
2 High Priority
May 20, 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 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

41-05-4

Detail 24587086

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid in the kitchen on window sill, owner moved the can. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 24587083

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed lasagna in the reach in cooler on cook line that was made 5/16/26 does have a date mark on it, owner put a date on it. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24587089

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on the cook line. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24587087

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler on cook line with torn gasket. Repeat Violation

10-18-5

Detail 24587085

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed tongs in sanitizer bucket on the floor on the cook line next to the oven, owner removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-09-4

Detail 24587090

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed screen torn at back door to kitchen.

14-17-4

Detail 24587088

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves are rusted and pitied. Repeat Violation

29-03-4

Detail 24587084

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water dripping from reach in cooler in the bar area.

21-07-4

Detail 24587082

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution read at 0ppm, employee changed out solution new reading was at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Nov 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 24213538

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a pan of raw steak over cooked chicken in the reach in cooler on the cook line, owner moved steak to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

02C-08-5

Detail 24213533

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed bowled lasagna in the reach in cooler on the cook line not date marked, owner stated was pulled from the walk in freezer on 11/21/25.

14-45-4

Detail 24213540

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf on the cook line with the microwave on it.

14-09-4

Detail 24213534

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line grooved. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 24213532

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of pans on the shelf in the dry storage area with water in between and air drying properly.

14-11-5

Detail 24213541

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in the reach in cooler on the cook line, owner stated a work order has been placed to be replaced. Corrective Action Taken

10-12-5

Detail 24213539

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in a dirty pan, owner moved to have cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

10-18-5

Detail 24213542

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed two tongs stored in a sanitizer bucket on the cook line, owner took out. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 24213535

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler next to the wall in the kitchen, owner placed one in the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 24213537

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in the walk in cooler rusted and pitied. Repeat Violation

21-38-4

Detail 24213536

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizing solution on the floor next to the oven, owner corrected by placing on another container off the floor. Corrected On-Site

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 23768711

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarellas cheese (56F - Cold Holding); stored stacked above the fill line in pans in the top section of the roll top reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour. Employee placed the items stored above the fill line in the bottom section of the reach in cooler Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23768703

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

14-09-4

Detail 23768708

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on the cook line and salad make area.

36-73-4

Detail 23768707

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in the kitchen, bar area and walk in cooler/walk in freezer soiled.

10-18-5

Detail 23768710

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Tongs stored in the sanitizer bucket on the cook line. Owner removed the tongs to be sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

22-08-4

Detail 23768704

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the microwave on the cook line soiled. Employee cleaned the microwave. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23768709

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under the hot holding unit on the cook line soiled.

14-17-4

Detail 23768705

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 23768706

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls on the cook line and the dishwasher area soiled.

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Basic: 4Total: 9

08A-11-5

Detail 23530532

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed a container of raw chicken stored on top of kegs in the walk in cooler.

08A-05-6

Detail 23530527

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw quail stored over cut onions in the kitchen reach in cooler. Operator moved the onions. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 23530525

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw shrimp in the walk in cooler.

01B-13-4

Detail 23530533

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed thawed commercially vacuumed sealed fish not removed from packaging in the cook line and walk in cooler. Operator willingly disposed of the product.

03A-02-5

Detail 23530528

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stacked above the fill line on the cook line: Sliced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (60F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr and placed them in the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

06-09-1

Detail 23530530

Basic - 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 thawed commercially vacuumed sealed fish not removed from packaging in the cook line and walk in cooler. Operator willingly disposed of the product. Corrective Action Taken

35B-03-4

Detail 23530526

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the exit door not self closing.

36-50-4

Detail 23530531

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.

14-17-4

Detail 23530529

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler with rusted shelves.

Mar 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 22705622

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food debris on can opener. Operator put through dishwash. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22705624

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed debris on handsink employee stated using as dumpsink. Operator added bucket to area for dumpsink..

13-07-4

Detail 22705621

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed waitresses wearing wrist bands and watches on wrists.

13-04-4

Detail 22705623

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Oct 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 22355894

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. Found at 25 ppm Must manually sanitize until Dishmachine is able to add sanitizer to 50ppm. Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 22355891

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed a pan of pasta in walk-in dated 9/29 . 8 days old. Manager discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 22355886

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a pan of pasta in walk-in dated 9/29 . 8 days old. Manager discarded. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22355890

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili (98F - Hot Holding); butter (119F - Hot Holding) on stove with no heat applied. Operator turned pn bring foods quickly to bring products to 165F Warning

31A-07-4

Detail 22355885

Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed a love in dining area with drink prep and ice bin where servers dip ice and no handsink available at this area. No conveniently located handsink at waitstaff food prep area. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22355888

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice from 2 days ago not date marked in walk-in cooler. Manager date marked. Warning

53B-10-4

Detail 22355892

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Incorrect date of expiration. Manager corrected onsite. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-21-4

Detail 22355889

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior and interior of warewashing machine. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22355893

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed water and or food debris buildup inside reachin coolers touching bottom of wine bottles at bar. Warning

14-06-4

Detail 22355887

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed edging of bar over sinks at bar not sealed. Warning

Jan 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21750550

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed walk-in cooler all foods above 41F. Truck came this morning. Manager opened adjoining freezer to help cool walk-in cooler to 41F quickly. Will monitor the unit and called for maintenance to recheck unit during inspection. pasta (46F - Cold Holding); fish (44F - Cold Holding) Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 21750542

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach stored on floor beside gator aid drinks at bar.

31A-11-4

Detail 21750544

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handsink used as dump sink as evidenced by large amount of ice in basin of handsink at bar.

11-26-1

Detail 21750546

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. Employees not given form on 1st day of hire.

27-16-4

Detail 21750543

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at waitstaff handsink.

16-03-4

Detail 21750541

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed slimy buildup in in Dishmachine well.

36-73-4

Detail 21750549

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old debris under the counters at bar.

08B-38-4

Detail 21750547

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed canned beer and soft drinks stored on floor at bar.

14-42-4

Detail 21750545

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood system with one filter missing and large gap open to vent system over cookline.

22-08-4

Detail 21750548

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-16-4

Detail 21750540

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed beer keg cooler with dirty water in bottom and wine bottles stored in contact with water.

42-01-4

Detail 21750551

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 9Total: 12

01B-01-4

Detail 21368682

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.

12A-02-4

Detail 21368679

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21368681

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken salad (44F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (44F - Cold Holding); Observed at cookline reach in cooler. Foods at front not at 41F or colder. Operator decreased temperature in holding unit.

22-20-5

Detail 21368678

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Pink growth on upper plastic guard.

24-05-4

Detail 21368686

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.plates at hall not protected or inverted on open wire shelving.

33-12-4

Detail 21368680

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed heavy garbage sludge under and around dumpster. Dumpster completely rusted out along back. Garbage and gloves scattered around dumpster site.

12B-02-4

Detail 21368685

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at dishwash area.

13-04-4

Detail 21368687

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21368684

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Added hair net Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21368683

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles canned drinks on floor beside chemicals at bar.

33-29-4

Detail 21368688

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.

31B-04-4

Detail 21368677

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at handsink for waitress.

Jun 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 14

01D-01-5

Detail 21139700

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed Farm raised salmon without letter of pellet fed from supplier.

22-02-4

Detail 21139698

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris on can opener blade and slicer blade guard.

53B-14-5

Detail 21139703

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 Anastacio Brown and Walter Barker expired 10/13/21. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 21139705

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles next to Reachin Cooler . Operator corrected by labeling. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 21139711

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top of Dishwashing Machine. Employee corrected by cleaning. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21139709

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank between kitchen entrance outside bar area not secure.

14-09-4

Detail 21139710

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a red and brown board with excessive cut marks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21139708

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored on slicer. Operator corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21139699

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic drink glasses at wait station in dining room above soda machine wet nesting stacked on shelf.

33-19-4

Detail 21139702

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed sludge under dumpster and excessive flies and odor on shared dumpster pad.

22-08-4

Detail 21139706

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed debris in microwave at center bar and in kitchen area in front of line.

05-09-4

Detail 21139707

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in Reachin Cooler on cooks line. Operator ordered from supplier and is waiting to receive. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 21139704

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on Walkin cooler fan covers.

36-02-5

Detail 21139701

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unfinished floor in Walkin Cooler . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation

Apr 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-14-5

Detail 21055009

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-29: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21055010

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-29: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 21055011

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer in cold holding units at cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-29: Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 21055012

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-29: Time Extended

Apr 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

08A-17-6

Detail 21051616

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.observed raw beef on top of seafood in freezer. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21051621

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed all foods in reach in cooler at left of cookline and cooler at right of cookline above 41F. See stop sale right of cookline (); pasta dish (48F - Cold Holding); hotdogs (47F - Cold Holding); milk wash (45F - Cold Holding); fish dip (53F - Cold Holding); fish steaks (45F - Cold Holding); hotdogs (48F - Cold Holding); left of cookline (); cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); fetea (55F - Cold Holding); liver (55F - Cold Holding); sliced beef (48F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (55F - Cold Holding) Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21051615

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At toast prep area. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 21051622

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. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21051618

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21051617

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gator aid and canned pineapple juice on floor at bar. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 21051626

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer in cold holding units at cookline. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21051614

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Holster at can opener with old debris Warning

16-48-4

Detail 21051619

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21051620

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21051623

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At bar observed old debris in door jams and bottoms of cooler. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21051625

Basic - Stored food not covered.Observed shrimp in freezer not covered. Warning

36-02-5

Detail 21051624

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in walk-in cooler. Warning