Sebring, Highlands County

VILLAGE INN RESTAURANT #26

3101 US HWY 27 S, Sebring, FL 33870

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 13, 2026
City
Sebring
County
Highlands
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Apr 13, 2026

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 12

12A-09-4

Detail 24287400

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken

03F-10-5

Detail 24287408

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24287409

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24287406

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

13-07-4

Detail 24287401

Basic - 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.

13-04-4

Detail 24287402

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24287404

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

33-19-4

Detail 24287403

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage surrounding the dumpster on the ground.

14-69-4

Detail 24287407

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the walk in freezer on the floor.

22-08-4

Detail 24287410

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave at front counter soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

21-10-4

Detail 24287399

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth with clean glasses on it in the wait staff area.

14-17-4

Detail 24287405

Basic - 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

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

24-08-4

Detail 23984763

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of pans on shelf with water in between and not properly air drying. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23984764

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in freezer door does not closed correctly. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 23984766

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 23984762

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors are soiled with grease and food debris under all equipment and shelves throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23984765

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the floor in the walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Time Extended

Aug 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

35A-02-7

Detail 23981173

High Priority - 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. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23981183

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23981174

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23981179

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in the men's bathroom, employee replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-18-4

Detail 23981176

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing in the employees bathroom. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 23981175

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

14-11-5

Detail 23981178

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in freezer door does not closed correctly. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 23981182

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23981172

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors are soiled with grease and food debris under all equipment and shelves throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23981180

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23981170

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the floor in the walk in freezer. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23981171

Basic - 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. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23981181

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in the men's bathroom. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 23981177

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters stored on top of coffee urn exposed and not covered. Warning

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 11

31B-02-4

Detail 23709392

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 23709390

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling showing damage in several areas in the dishwasher area and wait station area. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23709394

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles though out the kitchen soiled. Repeat Violation

36-03-4

Detail 23709391

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken and missing in several areas in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 23709389

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

36-73-4

Detail 23709397

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris Floors soiled under all equipment in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 23709395

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing and broken in several areas in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23709396

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with a grease build up and soiled.

35B-03-4

Detail 23709393

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door auto closer in disrepair.

14-17-4

Detail 23709399

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

36-27-5

Detail 23709398

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the dishwasher area soiled. Repeat Violation

Jul 31, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

12A-11-4

Detail 23021717

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 23021721

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 23021724

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling showing damage in several areas in the dishwasher area and wait station area. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23021726

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles though out the kitchen soiled.

36-03-4

Detail 23021719

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken and missing in several areas in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23021718

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under all equipment in the kitchen.

36-17-5

Detail 23021727

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing and broken in several areas in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 23021720

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall across from the walk in cooler has several broken tiles.

14-17-4

Detail 23021722

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

36-27-5

Detail 23021723

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

47-03-4

Detail 23021716

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. 2 lights in the cook line area hanging from the wires.

47-02-4

Detail 23021725

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, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-01-4

Detail 22702007

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of Monarch tuna 1 /4lb can dented in storage rack. Operator removed from use.

22-02-4

Detail 22702008

Intermediate - 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.

36-32-5

Detail 22701998

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to ceiling in warewash area.

36-34-5

Detail 22702002

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

24-06-4

Detail 22702004

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed equipment stored in dirty bins at dry storage area.

28-02-4

Detail 22702000

Basic - 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.

36-03-4

Detail 22702006

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.

13-07-4

Detail 22702001

Basic - 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.

13-04-4

Detail 22702005

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 cooks on cookline with no beard guard.

36-17-5

Detail 22702003

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed grout receded and floor no longer easily cleanable.

14-69-4

Detail 22701999

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

Oct 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 11Total: 14

01B-01-4

Detail 22346915

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two #10 cans of corned beef dented on shelves in dry storage.

03A-02-5

Detail 22346924

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

03E-02-5

Detail 22346920

High Priority - 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 . Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 22346917

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust buildup on vents over cookline.

13-04-4

Detail 22346923

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks working on line and prep cook with no beard guard.

36-22-4

Detail 22346922

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water under counter at ice bin at waitstation. .

36-73-4

Detail 22346919

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris and trash under shelving at dry storage hall.

36-17-5

Detail 22346918

Basic - 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.

14-38-4

Detail 22346911

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 22346913

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind mixer.

16-48-4

Detail 22346921

Basic - Old grease easily moveable with hand stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Manager sent back through dishwash. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 22346916

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed tea filters stored uncovered at wait prep. Manager covered.

08B-17-4

Detail 22346914

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

23-01-4

Detail 22346912

Basic - 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.

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 21655568

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter blend in ice bath at wait station, ice bath not contacting 2/3 of container. butter (57F - Cold Holding). Operator stated put out at 1030pm must use or discard by 230pm. Operator will look into a different method of cold hold must use time until able to keep at 41F or colder. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 21655567

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. Inspector provided at inspection via email. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 21655572

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.

36-60-5

Detail 21655571

Basic - Rear door in poor repair. Observed small area at bottom rusted out leaving gap.

36-32-5

Detail 21655569

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed leak on ceiling on walk-in cooler water from rain. Roof damage.

36-17-5

Detail 21655570

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Grout missing in floor at kitchen.

14-69-4

Detail 21655573

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

51-13-4

Detail 21655574

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided via email. Corrected On-Site

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21340353

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (42F - Cold Holding); gravy (44F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (43F - Cold Holding) Walk-in cooler found above 41F. Manager noted temperature problem at 8am and called service to arrive shortly. Butter at front waitstaff station in ice bath found at 51F. Manager repositioned containers to better contact ice. Corrective Action Taken

16-53-4

Detail 21340347

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Found at 110F.

36-32-5

Detail 21340350

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

14-69-4

Detail 21340352

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

10-20-4

Detail 21340349

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

10-07-4

Detail 21340345

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter scoop in water at 93F. At front wait station.

33-10-4

Detail 21340348

Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.

14-83-1

Detail 21340346

Basic - Milk dispenser tube not cut at correct length. Manager corrected.

23-03-4

Detail 21340351

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.hood filters. Manager states that cleaning is scheduled for tonight. Corrective Action Taken

Apr 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 21051599

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers over pancake batter in reachin at cookline. Manager relocated burgers to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

12A-02-4

Detail 21051597

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

03B-01-6

Detail 21051600

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed gravy at steam table on cookline at 98F Manager reheated in microwave to 174F before replacing on steam table. Observed Au jus at 129. Manager stirred to bring temp to 152 throughout the product. Will address stirring foods when not in use in time frame necessary to keep temperature evenly heating throughout the product. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21051596

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On cookline

36-32-5

Detail 21051595

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling leaking into walk in freezer. Forming ice. Must store all foods out of risk of contamination from leak. Manager states repair has already been scheduled. Corrective Action Taken

14-11-4

Detail 21051594

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets at walk-in cooler loose and not clean, door not closing properly.

36-73-4

Detail 21051590

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy debris Nader equipment at back door area. Manager has on plan for deep clean tonight.

36-11-4

Detail 21051598

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor of walk-in freezer in disrepair with floor rusted and no longer cleanable. Walking area covered with additional sheet of metal but areas under shelving are recessed below walking surface and no longer cleanable. Observed debris and rust buildup under shelving.

10-20-4

Detail 21051592

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager removed and informed cooks Corrected On-Site

16-48-4

Detail 21051593

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Dishwasher ran back through machine Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 21051591

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce over ready to eat produce in walk-in cooler. Manager relocated vegetables to proper shelf. Corrected On-Site

Mar 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 16Total: 19

03A-02-5

Detail 20897518

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.butter at 52F corrected by putting container in ice up to top of butter container to maintain at 41F . Corrected On-Site

41-18-4

Detail 20897502

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed strip turn black on dish in chlorine dish machine..Dish operator reloaded water to correct amount then retested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20897508

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, manager discarded bottle. Corrected On-Site

32-05-4

Detail 20897511

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Cove moldings in employee restroom broken and in disrepair.

32-07-4

Detail 20897519

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.

36-32-5

Detail 20897517

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at dishwash area.

24-07-4

Detail 20897516

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.observed backup cups and utensils on dry storage stored under boxes of bananas.. Manager rearranged shelves to locate fruit on bottom rack. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 20897506

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing, in areas throughout kitchen.

40-06-5

Detail 20897520

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.o. Observed employee foods stored in reachin at cookline. Manager placed in designated area of walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 20897509

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at back door

14-42-4

Detail 20897514

Basic - Hood filter not correctly installed with large gap open over cookline.

14-69-4

Detail 20897513

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice under condenser on walk-in freezer and ice dripping into food storage box. Manager Removed box relocated foods place drip pan under leaks. Corrective Action Taken

10-07-4

Detail 20897505

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter scoop in standing water .Manager corrected by removing water and scoop replaced with new scoop to be kept on food. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20897515

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed can opener holster with old food debris.

35B-03-4

Detail 20897503

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors at back door.

25-05-4

Detail 20897507

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed extra boxes of gloves on cookline stored with grill cleaning supplies and chemicals. Manager moved gloves to back storage. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 20897510

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

36-27-5

Detail 20897512

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black substance over prep sink at back mint hen.

29-03-4

Detail 20897504

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface.Observed drain pipe overflow from under ice machine across floor to floor drain. Floor mopped and operator will call plumber. Corrective Action Taken