THE CHOP HOUSE
110 Plaza Avenue
Florida, 33852
Highlands County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 2/7/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8714208
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the back door, the lower right side.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the fryer basket handle, operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed the operator a copy. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed operator the Big 6 handout. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-26-1: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. Printed a copy and had the owner signed by the end of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 2/2/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8335838
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance: lights soiled.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at cookline.
- 11-27-4: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 Repeat Violation
- 11-26-1: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, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation