SEBRING, Highlands County

SANDYS CAFE 98

12906 US 98 S, SEBRING, FL 33876

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 High Priority
Mar 25, 2025
City
SEBRING
County
Highlands
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
9

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.

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-01-4

Detail 23655219

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Five rusted cans of green beans and two dented. Operator removed from service. Corrected On-Site

12A-02-4

Detail 23655220

High Priority - Server washed hands and then turned off water without using paper towel. Server washed hands again and properly turned water off. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23655222

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. One employee did not have. Provided operator with form. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 23655218

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Roast beef made 3/21 not date marked. Operator placed date mark on roast beef. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 23655221

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23655223

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: gasket on reach in cooler on line.

29-11-4

Detail 23655224

Basic - Water leaking from pipe at handwashing sink in dishwasher area.

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

02C-01-5

Detail 23083102

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Two pounds of meatloaf dated 8/8 in walk in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

01B-24-5

Detail 23083108

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Two pounds of meatloaf dated 8/8 in walk in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 23083104

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

16-21-4

Detail 23083101

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

51-11-4

Detail 23083103

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 23083107

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

14-69-4

Detail 23083106

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

33-16-4

Detail 23083109

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator shut lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 23083105

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind steam table on line.

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 11

08A-14-5

Detail 22607545

High Priority - Raw animal food over raw animal food: fish under raw beef not separated by cooking temperature . Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 22607554

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over blueberries in reach in freezer. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 22607548

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Sandra Jones 1/14/19, other food manager 1/9/24 Always Food T. Andrews

36-34-5

Detail 22607546

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

36-01-4

Detail 22607549

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in kitchen.

05-09-4

Detail 22607550

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in reach in freezer on line.

33-16-4

Detail 22607555

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-06-4

Detail 22607551

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination, utensils in back area and at prep area sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22607547

Basic - Stored food not covered: biscuits at waiting station. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 22607553

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at waiting station toaster area.

02D-01-5

Detail 22607552

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

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

53B-15-4

Detail 22118016

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dishwasher did not know to prime dishwasher for it to dispense sanitizer. Employee was educated. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22118019

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Top of food container soiled in kitchen. Dishwasher cleaned . Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22118020

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. Dishwasher did not have form signed. Operator had dishwasher sign.

02C-02-5

Detail 22118015

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Turkey made three days ago per operator,no date mark. Operator date marked turkey . Corrected On-Site

05-11-4

Detail 22118018

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit at cook line.

36-73-4

Detail 22118021

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in cooler.

29-49-6

Detail 22118017

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

Feb 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 21781723

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. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21781721

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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 21781722

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in walk in cooler and on line. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21781724

Basic - Equipment in poor repair, gasket torn at silver stand up reach in cooler.

Oct 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 21529313

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw eggs over fish in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21529309

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: can opener blade. Repeat Violation

53B-02-5

Detail 21529312

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.

36-34-5

Detail 21529310

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

14-38-4

Detail 21529311

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken at drying area. Operator removed from service. Corrected On-Site

29-20-5

Detail 21529314

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in hand washing sink at dishwasher.

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-14-5

Detail 21186298

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.

40-04-4

Detail 21186296

Basic - Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. Lotion stored with single serve items by bathroom. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 21186299

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at waiting station.

36-27-5

Detail 21186297

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in walk in cooler and behind dishwasher. Repeat Violation

Mar 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 20902987

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

36-34-5

Detail 20902986

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at line, some progress noted. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 20902984

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under ice machine and along front part of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 20902985

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures light covers soiled.

36-27-5

Detail 20902988

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at steam table.

Nov 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

02C-02-5

Detail 20647186

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Collards prepared Sunday no date mark. Operator placed date mark on item. Corrected On-Site

05-11-4

Detail 20647188

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Operator affixed thermometer to warmest area. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20647187

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

29-18-4

Detail 20647183

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed cover on drain. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 20647185

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in Walk in Cooler.

36-27-5

Detail 20647184

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at hand washing sink on line.