Sebring Diner, 4040 Us Hwy 27 S, Sebring, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SEBRING DINER
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4040 Us Hwy 27 S, Sebring, FL 33870
License #: 3800947
Total inspections: 27
Last inspection: 07/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.( hole in light shield over waitress area)
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.( gaskets torn/ripped in reach in cooler across from cook area)
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.( gaskets with black substance in reach in cooler across from cook area)
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. ( flat of raw shell eggs on shelf above cooked potatoes in 5 door reach in cooler) ( raw pork on shelf above cut onions )**Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.( no paper towels at hand sink in prep area) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.( spaghetti cooked 7/4/14 not date marked)
07/09/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.( light over dish area missing protective cover)
4/30/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. ( case of breakfast sausage on floor in walk in freezer)( case of juice on floor in walk in cooler)
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. ( employee cell phone on shelf with clean cups under front counter)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( cook on cook line)
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.( ice cream scoops in standing water) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. ( cook line )
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.( light over dish area missing protective cover)
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.( prep area)( back room)( waitress area)
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.( cook line)
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.( bulk plastic containers with clear lids not labeled in back room )
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler.( raw pork on shelf above cut green tomatoes in reach in cooler in prep area)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. ( knife stored in hand sink in back room)
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.( prep area)
2/27/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. ( can of Pepsi at cook line)
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.( cook line)
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.( walk in freezer)( over dish area)
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. ( raw beef on shelf above unwashed celery)
  • Basic - Water residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ( reach in cooler bottom at cook line)
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.( bulk plastic containers in dry storage)
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.( 2 hose Gibbs outside)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.( by ice machine)
9/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface.( beneath ice chute on both drink machines at front counter)
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.( utensils on prep table in plastic container with debris on the bottom)
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.( case of hash browns in walk in freezer)
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. (Above cookline)
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.( several plastic containers not labeled in dry storage)
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. ( waitress plated toast without washing hands) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. ( raw beef on shelf above case of green peppers in reach in cooler)
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.( storing plastic jug and spray bottle labeled degreaser)
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.(by swinging door) **Corrected On-Site**
1/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. [ sanitize bucket found at 0 ppm ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of moldlike substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice chute.[ both soda machines ]
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. [ server plating biscuits with bare hands ]
  • Critical - Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use. [ handsink by ice machine with scrub pad inside and pan sitting on top of handsink ]
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. [ cases of hashbrown patties stored on floor in walk in freezer ]
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. [ plastic souffle cups being used as scoop in powdered sugar ]
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. [ pans of raw beef on shelf above cooked beef ]
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.[case of to go platters stored on floor in dry storage room ]
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. [ both spigots missing backflow device ]
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. [ plastic container with powdered sugar on counter not labeled ]
7/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Increase consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Need to add eggs.
  • Observed clean linens stored in improper location. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.walk in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walk in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed reach in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. To go plates in side room. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled material on wall mounted potato slicer.
2/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. lights not shielded in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. open drink above drink station
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. gallon jugs have old lables
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. walk in cooler in back at 46 degrese
7/15/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.dented cans liips distorted
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. employee eating on service line
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. salad cooler raw pork above veggie
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
5/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. server drinking at front counter did
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. meat loaf covered in walk in stacked with out air circulation Corrected On Site.removed foil put in colder location
2/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.date marking not observed
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. pitted ,surface worn
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
11/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/20/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. walk in cooler at 48 degree
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. walk in cooler at 48 degree
  • Observed wall in disrepair. at potatoes hole in wall
8/19/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/17/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. not observed
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.creamers at 81 degrese settiing on table marked keep refrigerated
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. sausage setting out at 73 degrese
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. fish in bucket of stagnet water in sink
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. ceiling in walk in cooler covered entirely in moisture from condensation or leaks dripping into open food
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. taco shells in food pan covered in stickey residue
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. in w lk in cooler open bucket of food
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in walk iin cooler food not covered
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. gloves worn cracking eggs then handling clean plates without changing gloves handling raw eggs then ready to eat food without changing gloves or washing hands
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. open drink on prep table
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. 6 inch hole in wall by walkin cooler
6/16/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. sausage setting out at 86 degrese Corrected On Site.in cooler to complete cooling
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. potatoes on floor in walk in
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. reach in cooler shelves rusted
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. service line cooler not in service has old food debris
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. cases of to go containers on ground wet from cleaning
2/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. gallons of dressings not labled
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.ornate rings on server handling open food
  • Critical. Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. servers handling open food
11/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. raw fish above cooked chicken in ach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. bag of onions on floor in prep
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site. added gloves
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. open coffee above prep table
  • Observed dumpster rusted out on bottom.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
8/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/21/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/15/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 12/15/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 10/16/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
No report available. 10/15/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/25/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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