Sebring, Highlands County

SWEET FROG

2932 US HWY 27 N, Sebring, FL 33870

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
2 High Priority
Feb 26, 2024
City
Sebring
County
Highlands
Status
Closed
Inspections
7

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.

Feb 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

01B-02-5

Detail 22675472

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed yogurt soft serve mix date 2/21 salted Carmel dairy mix (58F - Cold Holding); Cheesecake dairy mix (60F - Cold Holding) in dispensing machine.

03A-02-5

Detail 22675471

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yogurt soft serve mix date 2/21 salted Carmel dairy mix (58F - Cold Holding); Cheesecake dairy mix (60F - Cold Holding) in dispensing machine. See stop sale

11-26-1

Detail 22675473

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. At inspection one new employee hired one month which had not been given the Health Reporting agreement. Employee read signed and dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

11-26-1

Detail 22388183

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 via email at inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Emailed Employees Health Reporting agreement to operator. She will have employee sign and email back to inspector. Time Extended

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 10

31B-02-4

Detail 22205317

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

53B-02-5

Detail 22205315

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Elizabeth Bender employees since 3/25/23. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22205310

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 via email at inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22205313

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at back prep area. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22205316

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid at front counter pointed toward single service napkins and drink lids. Warning

32-02-4

Detail 22205319

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed family restroom near kitchen and other restroom in hallway doors left open during operation. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

32-04-4

Detail 22205312

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both bathrooms doors open not self closing. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

24-27-4

Detail 22205318

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed cutting boards and metal tray stored on faucet handles at back prep sink. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 22205314

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Nspector provided via email during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22205311

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed soiled wet wipe cloth on front counter. Employee removed. Warning

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

29-42-4

Detail 21845617

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed backflow preventer/ vacuum breaker not properly installed. Vacuum breaker installed on faucet above the splitter. Should be located after the splitter on each split. You will need 2 , one for each side of the splitter. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 21845612

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. Form provided by inspector at inspection via email Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 21845611

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of blue liquid with no label at back prep area.

32-02-4

Detail 21845613

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.

32-04-4

Detail 21845616

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

12B-02-4

Detail 21845618

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating behind front counter. Employee put food away and was informed of correct procedures. Corrected On-Site

33-14-4

Detail 21845610

Basic - Garbage at bathroom near kitchen overfull with garbage. Not emptied as needed.

51-13-4

Detail 21845615

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

23-01-4

Detail 21845609

Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed area above dispenser nozzles with old food debris and black growth, at ice cream dispensers.

42-01-4

Detail 21845614

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in empty mop bucket.

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

29-42-4

Detail 21291180

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuume breaker installed before the splitter at mop sink.

32-02-4

Detail 21291185

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Closed door. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 21291181

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

35A-03-4

Detail 21291184

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1dead roach under cabinet at front counter. Person in charge removed and sanitized area. No other roaches or insects observed throughout the establishment. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21291182

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

16-48-4

Detail 21291183

Basic - Observed white residue adhering to clean dishware/utensils. Operator will rewash and rinse all dishes. Corrective Action Taken

Jul 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-03-5

Detail 20352618

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not labeled and opened. Operator placed date mark on the item. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20352616

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator removed the item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 20352617

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator removed the item and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

45-02-4

Detail 20352615

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. At back exit by family bathroom.