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CROIX SEBRING HOTEL

Based on 5 health inspections, CROIX SEBRING HOTEL in SEBRING has earned a 2.7/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 5 reports on file

US Highway 27 North
Florida, 33870
Highlands County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/11/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13576171

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 6 int, 6 basic

  • 22-20-5: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: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:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 14-69-4: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:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed chlorine solution on the floor, employee moved to shelve. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans of jalapeños 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: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: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:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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: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

11/14/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10909759

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 22-20-5: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:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed tile missing in the storage area in the kitchen.
  • 35B-01-4: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.

5/16/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10794636

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 14-11-5: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**
  • 05-08-4: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**

3/7/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8874722

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 5 int, 7 basic

  • 14-11-5: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: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: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:Basic - Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off. Warning
  • 25-05-4: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: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:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler 5 gallon sauce without a lid on it. Warning
  • 14-31-5: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: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:Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Warning
  • 53A-05-6: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:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
  • 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. Employees did not know, given paper for them to sign. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 02C-02-5: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

8/28/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8629848

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Operator ordered. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 05-03-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Operator purchased on line. **Corrective Action Taken**