SEBRING, Highlands County

CROIX SEBRING HOTEL

6525 US HWY 27 N, SEBRING, FL 33870

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
3 Intermediate
May 11, 2026
City
SEBRING
County
Highlands
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

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 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

16-37-1

Detail 24567803

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Time Extended

05-08-4

Detail 24567804

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 24567801

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any training employees working. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Observed no proof of any training for employees. Admin Complaint

22-20-5

Detail 24567800

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black and pink like substance on the white guard in the ice machine in back of kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 24567802

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24567798

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer on the floor and by the door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 24567799

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Time Extended

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 6Total: 13

01B-01-4

Detail 24430843

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans of jalapeƱos by San Marcos, one can of tender cactus by San Marcos and one can of white hominy Ovarb, that are dented, operator removed cans and voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 24430848

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 Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24430847

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food in hand wash sink in the kitchen, employee cleaned the sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24430838

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

05-08-4

Detail 24430846

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

53B-01-5

Detail 24430842

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any training employees working. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 24430836

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, sent copy to operator by email. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24430837

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black and pink like substance on the white guard in the ice machine in back of kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24430839

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a container with no handle in the flour, operator took out. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 24430841

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24430845

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

33-16-4

Detail 24430844

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

21-38-4

Detail 24430840

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed chlorine solution on the floor, employee moved to shelve. Corrected On-Site Warning

Nov 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 24191012

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

36-36-4

Detail 24191011

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed tile missing in the storage area in the kitchen.

35B-01-4

Detail 24191010

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap underneath the back exterior door in the kitchen.

May 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

05-08-4

Detail 23776828

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23776827

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door is in poor repair, when in the cooler the door does not open from the inside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: Time Extended

Mar 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 14

14-31-5

Detail 23614387

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ginger in a carry out bag, talked to employee about correct bags to use. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23614381

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container of raw chicken stored on top of a container of cooked chicken, employee moved in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

32-11-5

Detail 23614391

Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23614384

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed six employees, with no certified food manager. Warning

05-08-4

Detail 23614392

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

11-26-1

Detail 23614379

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 did not know, given paper for them to sign. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23614388

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed some containers of food in the walk in cooler made on site not date marked. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23614386

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door is in poor repair, when in the cooler the door does not open from the inside. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23614380

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3-5 gallon containers of mayonnaise on the floor in the dry storage area towards back of kitchen, employees picked moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-15-4

Detail 23614390

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed two cans without lids on them, outside next to mop sink. Warning

29-05-4

Detail 23614383

Basic - Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 23614389

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed sleeves of to go trays on floor in storage area, employees picked them up. Corrected On-Site Warning

25-06-4

Detail 23614385

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go trays not stored correctly on shelf in prep area, operator corrected. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23614382

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler 5 gallon sauce without a lid on it. Warning

Aug 28, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-34-4

Detail 23103273

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Operator ordered. Corrective Action Taken

05-03-4

Detail 23103272

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Operator purchased on line. Corrective Action Taken

36-03-4

Detail 23103274

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